prize

• Describe algo que ha sido galardonado o que es digno de premio; excelente o destacado.

Describes something that has been awarded or is worthy of a prize; excellent or outstanding.

1. Award-winning or excellentB1formal

   Describes something that has won or is worthy of a prize; of exceptional quality.

   premiado

   • She owns a prize collection of rare stamps.
   • The farmer showed his prize bull at the county fair.
   • He received a prize scholarship for his academic achievements.

   Sinónimosaward-winningchampionexcellentfirst-classfirst-rateoutstandingprizewinningsuperiortopwinning

   Antónimosinferiormediocrepoorsecond-ratesubstandard

2. Highly valued or cherishedB2informal

   Describes something that is greatly valued or considered very important.

   preciado, muy valorado

   • That old watch is his prize possession.
   • She keeps her prize recipes in a special notebook.
   • The garden is full of prize-winning roses.

   Sinónimosbelovedcherisheddearesteemedpreciousreveredtreasuredvalued

   Antónimosvaluelessworthless

• Sustantivo que designa una recompensa, galardón o algo valioso que se otorga por ganar una competición, alcanzar un objetivo o en reconocimiento a méritos destacados.

A noun referring to an award, reward, or something valuable given to someone for winning a competition, achieving a goal, or being recognized for excellence.

1. Award for competitionA2formal

   Something given to a winner of a contest, race, or game.

   Premio de competición

   • She won first prize in the science fair.
   • The prize for the marathon was a gold medal.
   • He received a cash prize for his invention.

   Sinónimosaccoladeawardcuphonorjackpotlaurelmedalpremiumrewardtrophy

   Antónimosforfeitpenaltypunishment

2. Something valuableB1formal

   Something that is highly valued or sought after.

   Premio, tesoro

   • The antique vase was the prize of her collection.
   • Freedom is a prize worth fighting for.
   • The scholarship was the ultimate prize for her hard work.

   Sinónimosbooncatchfindgemjeweltreasure

   Antónimosdrossjunkrefusetrash

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de valorar mucho algo o a alguien, o de tratarlo como algo preciado o digno de gran estima.

A verb used to indicate the act of valuing something highly or regarding it as precious.

1. Value highlyB2formal

   To regard something as very valuable or important.

   valorar mucho

   • She prizes her collection of antique books.
   • He prizes his reputation above all else.
   • They prize the freedom to express their opinions.

   Sinónimosappreciatecherishesteemhold deartreasurevalue

   Antónimosdepreciatedespisedisdainscornundervalue

2. Open or force openB2informalbritish

   To use force to open something, especially a container or lid.

   Forzar (abrir)

   • He prized the lid off the jar with a knife.
   • She prized open the locked drawer with a screwdriver.
   • They prized the crate open to see what was inside.

   Sinónimosleverpriseprywrench