prêmios
1. Noun - prizes or honors given in recognition of achievement or merit
She won three awards for her outstanding performance.
Ela ganhou três prêmios por seu desempenho excepcional.
2. Noun - sums of money granted as compensation or damages
The court awarded damages of $50,000.
O tribunal concedeu indenização de $50.000.
3. Verb - to give or grant something as a prize or in recognition of achievement
The academy awards the best film every year.
A academia premia o melhor filme a cada ano.
4. Verb - to legally grant or assign something
The judge awards custody to the mother.
O juiz concede a guarda à mãe.
Awards hold significant cultural importance in both US and Brazilian contexts. In the USA, major award ceremonies like the Oscars and Grammys are major television events. In Brazil, awards ceremonies such as the Prêmio da Música Brasileira and TV Globo's major awards are highly celebrated. The concept of recognition through awards is valued across both cultures as a mark of excellence and achievement.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to sweep the awards - ganhar vários prêmios
awards season - época de premiações
award-winning - premiado/ganhador de prêmios
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