nounverb
il premio
prize
Ricompensa data a qualcuno per aver fatto qualcosa di bello o per aver vinto una gara.
Meaning (in English)
Premio means “prize,” “award,” or “reward.” It refers to something given in recognition of merit, victory, achievement, or as an incentive.
Common uses:
- Prize / award (recognition): un premio letterario = a literary prize
- Reward / incentive (often practical or monetary): un premio di produzione = a productivity bonus
- Premium / bonus (insurance, finance, contracts): premio assicurativo = insurance premium (the amount paid)
Parts / structure
- premio is a masculine singular noun
- Plural: premi
- Related verb: premiare = “to award, to reward”
Italian synonyms
Depending on the context:
- ricompensa (reward)
- riconoscimento (recognition/award)
- onorificenza (honor/decoration, formal)
- gratificazione (gratification, often moral or personal)
- bonus (bonus, common in business contexts)
- vincita (winnings, especially in games/lotteries)
Italian antonyms (if applicable)
Not always a direct opposite, but possible contrasts include:
- punizione (punishment)
- penalità (penalty)
- multa (fine)
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Examples
Ha vinto un premio a scuola.noun
He won a prize at school.
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