Usage Note
Condecoración specifically denotes an official honor — a medal, cross, or ribbon — awarded by a state or institution for merit or service. The verb is condecorar. It is more formal and narrower than medalla, which can refer to any medal including sports medals. Condecoración nearly always implies a military or civil honor bestowed by authority.
Examples
"El general recibió una condecoración por su valentía."
Natural Translation
The general received a decoration for his bravery.

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