Spanish Conversation · Level 8
90 words
Spanish word
premio
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpɾemjo/
Meaning
- masculine nounprize
Example
¿Quién ganó el premio?
Who won the prize?
More examples
Recibió el premio por su novela.
He received the prize for his novel.
Core concept
Prize money, a tangible award, or an honorary distinction handed out after a contest or raffle.
Common phrases
ganar el premio
win the prize
recibir el premio
receive the prize
Similar words
recompensa: Payment or gift given as a reward for an action, service, or result.
trofeo: Decorative cup or statue presented to winners and kept on display.
galardón: Official honorary award bestowed to recognize distinguished achievement.
medalla: Metal badge or disc worn or hung to mark athletic or official merit.
Definition in Spanish
Cantidad de dinero, bien material o distinción que se entrega como recompensa por un mérito, por haber ganado una competición o por resultar agraciado en un sorteo.
Word origin
A direct descendant of Latin praemium 'reward', the word entered Spanish via the Romance languages and kept the basic sense of a reward given for merit or luck.
Usage tips
- For lotteries and large draws, the fixed phrase premio gordo denotes the top prize and often appears in headlines and everyday talk.