medal

medalla

Pequeño objeto de metal que se entrega como premio por un logro o por valentía.

En inglés sencillo: A small metal object given as a prize or as a reward for bravery or achievement.

• He won a gold medal.
• The soldiers received medals for their service.
• How many medals did your team win?

Cómo se usa: medal for something (She received a medal for bravery.)

Expresiones frecuentes: gold medal, win a medal, medal for something

ganar una medalla

Ganar una medalla de oro, plata o bronce en una competición deportiva.

En inglés sencillo: To win a gold, silver, or bronze award in a sports competition.

• Both swimmers hope to medal.
• She medalled at her first world championships.
• Has he ever medalled in this event?

Cómo se usa: medal at something (She hopes to medal at the next Olympics.); medal in something (He medalled in the men’s relay.)

Expresiones frecuentes: medal at something, medal in something