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medalla

medal

noun meh-DAH-yah Less Common
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Usage Note

Medalla refers to a competition medal and also to a religious medallion worn around the neck. Ganar una medalla is 'to win a medal.' The diminutive medallita is commonly used for a small devotional medal. In competitive contexts medalla de oro/plata/bronce are the standard collocations.

Examples

"Ganó la medalla de oro en los Juegos."

Natural Translation

She won the gold medal at the Games.

Literal Translation

She-won the medal of gold in the Games

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