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prize

/pɹaɪz/

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noun

Botín, presa

That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.

Examples :

"The bully's prize was the other boy's lunch money. "

El botín del matón era el dinero para el almuerzo del otro chico.

military nautical war property achievement

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noun

Botín, presa

Anything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war; especially, property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel.

Examples :

"The pirate ship's prize was a valuable cargo of spices. "

El botín del barco pirata era una valiosa carga de especias.

nautical military war sailing law property government history state

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noun

Premio, recompensa

An honour or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort.

Examples :

"The student's hard work paid off; she won the prize for best essay in the school competition. "

El arduo trabajo de la estudiante dio sus frutos; ganó el premio al mejor ensayo en el concurso escolar.

achievement entertainment sport game value

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noun

Premio

That which may be won by chance, as in a lottery.

Examples :

"The lucky student won the prize in the school raffle. "

El estudiante afortunado ganó el premio en la rifa de la escuela.

outcome game bet entertainment achievement

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noun

Premio, recompensa

Anything worth striving for; a valuable possession held or in prospect.

Examples :

"Winning the essay contest was a prize for Sarah, a valuable achievement. "

Ganar el concurso de ensayos fue un premio para Sarah, un logro valioso.

achievement value asset

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noun

Premio, recompensa, concurso

A contest for a reward; competition.

Examples :

"The school science fair was a prize for students to show their projects and compete for awards. "

La feria de ciencias de la escuela fue un concurso para que los estudiantes mostraran sus proyectos y compitieran por premios.

entertainment achievement

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noun

Palanca

A lever; a pry; also, the hold of a lever.

Examples :

"The mechanic used the long prize to lift the heavy engine part. "

El mecánico usó la palanca larga para levantar la parte pesada del motor.

utility device machine

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verb

Apreciar, valorar

To consider highly valuable; to esteem.

Examples :

"The community prizes volunteer work for its selfless contribution to the neighborhood. "

La comunidad valora el trabajo voluntario por su contribución desinteresada al vecindario.

value attitude character moral mind

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verb

Valorar, tasar

To set or estimate the value of; to appraise; to price; to rate.

Examples :

"The antique dealer prized the painting at $5,000. "

El anticuario valoró la pintura en 5.000 dólares.

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verb

Hacer palanca, levantar

To move with a lever; to force up or open; to prise or pry.

Examples :

"The mechanic had to prize open the stuck car door. "

El mecánico tuvo que hacer palanca para abrir la puerta atascada del coche.

action utility machine

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verb

Pelear

To compete in a prizefight.

Examples :

"The boxer will prize in the upcoming amateur competition. "

El boxeador peleará en la próxima competencia amateur.

sport entertainment action

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adjective

Premiado, galardonado

Having won a prize; award-winning.

Examples :

"a prize vegetable"

Un vegetal premiado.

achievement value

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adjective

De primera categoría, excepcional

First-rate; exceptional

Examples :

"He was a prize fool."

Era un tonto de primera categoría.

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noun

Precio, costo

The cost required to gain possession of something.

Examples :

"The prize for winning the essay contest was high; it cost a lot of time and effort to earn the first place award. "

El precio por ganar el concurso de ensayos fue alto; costó mucho tiempo y esfuerzo obtener el premio del primer lugar.

value economy business finance

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noun

Precio, costo

The cost of an action or deed.

Examples :

"I paid a high price for my folly."

Pagué un alto precio por mi locura.

value business economy

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noun

Valor, estimación, excelencia

Value; estimation; excellence; worth.

Examples :

"The teacher's praise and encouragement were a valuable prize for the student's hard work. "

La alabanza y el aliento del maestro fueron un premio valioso por el arduo trabajo del estudiante.

value quality asset achievement