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premio

Definitions of premio
  1. noun
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
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    types:
    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
    type of:
    símbolo
    an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
  2. noun
    something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
    synonyms: galardón
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    types:
    beca
    financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
    gratificación
    an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation
    bote, premio gordo
    any outstanding award
    premio de metálico
    any money given as a prize
    type of:
    dádiva
    something acquired without compensation
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