awards

[/əˈwɔrdz/]
noun/verbpl: awards
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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
prizeshonorsaccoladesgrantstrophiesrecognition
Antonyms / Antônimos
penaltiespunishmentsfinesdisqualification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prêmios
Most common and widely used term
General Brazilian
troféus
Used when referring specifically to physical trophies
Rio de Janeiro
prêmios/honrarias
Honrarias emphasizes distinction and honor
São Paulo
prêmios/distinções
Common in business and professional contexts
Portugal
prémios
Portuguese spelling variant; same meaning as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

trophyceremonyachievementrecognitionaccoladecompetition

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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