elpremio

masculine

/ˈpɾemjo/

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Translation

prize, award, reward

Word origin

From Latin praemium ('booty, profit, reward'), from prae ('before') and emere ('to take, to buy'). Originally what was taken first as a reward.

Origin
Latin
Root
praemium
English cognates
premium

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpremios

Examples

concurso.

She won the first prize in the competition.

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The prize was a trip to another country.

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They received several awards for their work.

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The best reward is knowing that you helped someone.

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The film won a very important award.

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