Premios Grammy
/pɾemjos ɡɾammi/from spelling rules
The English phrase "Grammy Awards" is translated into Spanish as Premios Grammy.
This phrase refers to the annual awards given to recognize achievements in the music industry.
What does it mean word for word?
Premios is the plural form of Premio, which means "award" or "prize".
Which one should you use?
Premios Grammy is the standard name, while los Grammys is a shortened version used in casual conversation. For a more formal way to refer to the awards, you can use Los Premios Grammy.
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to the awards in a sentence, use the masculine plural definite article los.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾemjos ɡɾammi/
Did you know?
- The word premio shares a root with the English word 'premium', as both derive from the Latin 'praemium' meaning 'profit' or 'reward'.
- In Spanish-language media, you will often see the phrase la entrega de los Premios Grammy used to describe the ceremony itself.
- In Spanish, the word premio can also mean 'prize' in the context of a lottery, such as el premio de la lotería, blending the concept of achievement with pure luck.
Examples in context
- Anunciaron los nominados a Los Premios Grammy de este año.They announced this year's Grammy Awards nominees.
- ¡Qué sorpresa! Nuestro artista favorito ganó un Grammy.What a surprise! Our favorite artist won a Grammy.
- ¿Viste cuántos Grammys ganó esa banda? ¡Increíble!Did you see how many Grammys that band won? Incredible!
- Ella ganó los Premios Grammy.She won the Grammy Awards.
- ¿Viste la ceremonia de los Premios Grammy?Did you see the Grammy Awards ceremony?
- Los Premios Grammy son muy importantes.The Grammy Awards are very important.
Example conversation
María and Javier are talking about music in a cafe.
- María¿Quién ganó los Premios Grammy este año?Who won the Grammy Awards this year?
- JavierMuchos artistas nuevos ganaron los premios.Many new artists won the awards.
- MaríaEs increíble ver a tantos jóvenes en los Premios Grammy.It is incredible to see so many young people at the Grammy Awards.
- JavierSí, es un gran momento para ellos.Yes, it is a great moment for them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
