prêmiozinho

This is the 11898th most frequent Portuguese word.


prêmiozinho

A small prize.


The word 'prêmiozinho' in this sentence is a diminutive, suggesting that the prize won is small or modest.

Ganhei um prêmiozinho na rifa da escola.

I won a little prize in the school raffle.


Here, 'prêmiozinho' indicates a small reward or incentive for completing the task, often used affectionately.

Ele sempre espera por um prêmiozinho após terminar seu dever.

He always expects a little prize after finishing his homework.


In this context, 'prêmiozinho' may suggest an unsatisfactory or insufficient recognition for their efforts, emphasizing the small size of the prize.

Receberam só um prêmiozinho pelo grande esforço no trabalho.

They only received a little prize for their great effort at work.