Spanish word

reconocimiento

Pronunciation

IPA/rekonoθiˈmjento/

Meaning

  • masculine nounaward

Example

La empresa otorgó un reconocimiento al mejor empleado.

The company gave an award to the best employee.

Illustration for reconocimiento (award)

More examples

Ella recibió un reconocimiento por su trabajo voluntario.

She received recognition for her volunteer work.

Core concept

An official plaque or announcement on a podium honoring a person.

Common phrases

  • otorgar reconocimiento

    give recognition

  • recibir reconocimiento

    receive recognition

Similar words

premio: Prize awarded for outstanding performance or victory, typically from a contest or competition.
medalla: Metal emblem worn on the chest as a mark of honor, usually circular and hung from a ribbon.

Definition in Spanish

Acción de premiar o distinguir a alguien por sus méritos; también la declaración pública de ese reconocimiento y, en medicina, el control o examen llamado reconocimiento médico.

Word origin

Derived from Latin recognoscere 'know again' via reconocer, the noun reconocimiento denotes the act of recognizing and so a public declaration of honor or award.

Usage tips

  • In the fixed phrase reconocimiento médico the word means a medical checkup rather than an award.

Other meanings

  • recognitionnoun
  • awarenessnoun
  • medical checkupnoun

Opposites

  • rechazorejectionnoun
  • desconocimientounawarenessnoun

Related words

  • reconoceracknowledgeverb
  • reconocidoacknowledgedadjective

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