Spanish Conversation · Level 116
60 words
Spanish word
galardonar
Pronunciation
IPA/galaɾðoˈnaɾ/
Meaning
- verbaward
Example
La universidad galardonó al profesor por su investigación.
The university awarded the professor for his research.
More examples
El ayuntamiento galardonó al científico con la medalla de honor.
The city council awarded the scientist with the medal of honor.
Core concept
Hand placing a medal around a recipient's neck at an award ceremony.
Common phrases
galardonar a
award to
galardonar con
award with
Similar words
premiar: Give a prize or monetary award for winning or performing well in a competition or contest.
distinguir: Confer a special distinction or title to single out exceptionally meritorious professional work.
honrar: Pay public respect and praise to someone through formal ceremonies or official tributes.
Definition in Spanish
Conceder a alguien un premio, honor o distinción como reconocimiento por sus méritos.
Word origin
Formed from Spanish galardón ('award, prize'), which comes from Old French galardon, with the verbal suffix -ar producing galardonar meaning to give that prize.
Usage tips
- Common collocations are "galardonar a alguien con [premio]" or "galardonar con [premio] a alguien", while the reason is usually introduced with por.