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"Becas" is a form of "becar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to give a scholarship to". "Premios" is a form of "premio", a noun which is often translated as "prize". Learn more about the difference between "becas" and "premios" below.
becar(
beh
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kahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (general)
a. to give a scholarship to
De ahora en adelante, este instituto se compromete a becar a cualquier estudiante que lo necesite.From now on, this institute promises to give a scholarship to any student who needs one.
Nuestra universidad beca a los alumnos de familias de bajos recursos.Our university gives a scholarship to students from poor families.
b. to award a scholarship to
El instituto de investigación becará al ganador del premio.The research institute will award a scholarship to the winner of the prize.
c. to give a grant to
El gobierno alemán becó a Daiana para que estudie en Berlín.The German government gave Daiana a grant to study in Berlin.
d. to award a grant to
El gobierno me becó para que vaya a estudiar a los Estados Unidos.The government awarded me a grant to go study in the United States.
el premio(
preh
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myoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (honor)
2. (recompense)
a. reward
Estas vacaciones en la playa son mi premio por un año de trabajo fuerte.This vacation at the beach is my reward for a year of hard work.
a. prizewinner
El premio recibirá una beca de $10,000 para estudiar en el extranjero.The prizewinner will be granted a scholarship worth $10,000 to study abroad.
4. (economics)
a. premium
Las aseguradoras han establecido un premio mínimo según el tipo de negocio.Insurance companies have set a minimum premium depending on the business type.
