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premium

[ˈpriːmiəm]
noun/adjectivemasculinepl: premiums/premia
prêmio
1. A sum of money paid in addition to a regular price or charge
We pay a premium for organic products.
Pagamos um prêmio por produtos orgânicos.
2. A periodic payment made to an insurance company for coverage
My car insurance premium increased this year.
O prêmio do meu seguro de carro aumentou este ano.
3. High quality; superior; of special value
This is premium leather furniture.
Este é móvel de couro premium.
4. A reward or prize given for achievement
He received a premium for his excellent work.
Ele recebeu um prêmio pelo seu excelente trabalho.
NYC Slang
the good stuff; top-tier
Synonyms
prizerewardsurchargehigh-quality
Antonyms
discountstandardinferiorbasic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prêmio
Standard usage for insurance and rewards
General Brazilian
taxa de seguro
Alternative for insurance premiums
Portugal
prémio
Portuguese spelling variant
Portugal
contribuição
Often used for insurance payments

Related Idioms & Phrases

at a premium
put a premium on something
premium quality
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