acolada

Definitions of acolada
  1. noun
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
    synonyms: elogio, espaldarazo, galardón, laurel, premio
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    trofeo
    something given as a token of victory
    sello
    an indication of approved or superior status
    condecoración, dije, medalla, medallón
    an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
    trofeo
    an award for success in war or hunting
    bachillerato, licenciatura
    an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies
    maestría
    an academic degree higher than a bachelor's degree but lower than a doctor's degree
    doctorado
    one of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by a university
    doctorado honoris causa
    a degree conferred to honor the recipient
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    símbolo
    an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
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