Spanish Conversation · Level 28
89 words
Spanish word
premiar
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾeˈmjaɾ/
Meaning
- verbaward
Example
El comité premió a la escritora con un diploma.
The committee awarded the writer a diploma.
More examples
¿No deberíamos premiar más la creatividad en la escuela?
Shouldn't we recognize creativity more in school?
Core concept
Presenter handing a trophy to a winner on stage.
Common phrases
premiar la excelencia
recognize excellence
premiar a los ganadores
reward the winners
Similar words
recompensar: Gives a reward for effort or a service, often emphasizing material payment.
entregar: Hands over a physical object or item, passing it into another's hands.
otorgar: Grants a right, prize, or privilege through an official or formal procedure.
galardonar: Bestows an honor or accolade for outstanding achievement or merit.
Definition in Spanish
Dar un premio o reconocimiento a alguien por una acción, obra o mérito.
Word origin
The verb comes from Latin praemium 'reward'; Spanish premio developed from that noun and premiar is the noun-derived verb meaning 'to award'.
Usage tips
- Premiar commonly denotes formal recognition such as trophies or diplomas, and speakers usually use recompensar or remunerar when the emphasis is monetary.