prêmios
1. Rewards given to winners of a competition or lottery
She won several prizes at the science fair.
Ela ganhou vários prêmios na feira de ciências.
2. Something considered highly desirable or valuable
That painting is one of the museum's greatest prizes.
Aquela pintura é um dos maiores prêmios do museu.
3. Third person singular present tense of 'prize': to value or esteem highly
He prizes his collection of vintage records.
Ele valoriza muito sua coleção de discos antigos.
4. Third person singular present tense of 'prize': to pry or move with a lever
She prizes open the wooden crate.
Ela abre a caixa de madeira com uma alavanca.
In Brazil, 'prêmios' are very important in popular culture, especially in lotteries like Mega-Sena and game shows. The concept of prizes is central to many cultural events and competitions. In the USA, prizes are fundamental to competitions, game shows, and the American Dream narrative of winning and success.
NYC Slang
prizes can be called 'the goods' or 'the crown jewels' in informal NYC speech when referring to highly valuable items
Related Idioms & Phrases
Grand Prize - o grande prêmio
Consolation Prize - prêmio de consolação
To prize something open - abrir algo à força com uma alavanca
Worth its weight in gold / a prize catch - valioso como ouro
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