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prêmio
"Prêmio" in Portuguese means "prize" or "award" in English.
In a sentence
Eu recebi um prêmio pela excelente performance.
I received an award for excellent performance.
In this sentence, 'prêmio' is used to denote an acknowledgment or award given to someone for an achievement.
Ele ganhou um prêmio ao participar do concurso.
He won a prize by participating in the contest.
Here, 'prêmio' refers to an item or recognition given as a result of winning or performing well in an event or competition.
Eles estão distribuindo prêmios para incentivar a participação.
They are handing out prizes to encourage participation.
In this context, 'prêmio' is used to describe rewards or items given as an incentive to motivate action or involvement.
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