English–Spanish
“award” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/gɾaˈðwaɾ/
Example
La universidad graduó a la investigadora con un doctorado.
The university awarded the researcher a doctorate.
How to say “award” in Spanish
“Award” in Spanish is graduar.
A professor placing an academic hood over a candidate.
Example sentences with graduar
Antes de grabar, gradué el volumen del micrófono.
Before recording, I adjusted the microphone volume.
Tips for using graduar
- Regional usage varies for saying someone 'graduates': many speakers use graduarse de + institution in Latin America, while graduarse en + subject or institution is common in Spain.
Other Spanish words for “award”
El comité premió a la escritora con un diploma.
The committee awarded the writer a diploma.
Recibió el galardón por su novela.
He received the award for his novel.
La universidad galardonó al profesor por su investigación.
The university awarded the professor for his research.
La empresa otorgó un reconocimiento al mejor empleado.
The company gave an award to the best employee.