premium

prima

Dinero pagado periódicamente a una aseguradora para cubrir determinadas pérdidas, accidentes o gastos médicos.

En inglés sencillo: Money you pay regularly to a company that covers certain losses, accidents, or medical costs.

• I pay my premium every month.
• Her car insurance premium increased this year.
• Does this policy have a lower annual premium?

Expresiones frecuentes: insurance premium, monthly premium, pay a premium

sobreprecio, recargo

Cantidad añadida al precio habitual por algo de gran calidad, escaso o muy solicitado.

En inglés sencillo: An extra amount paid for something especially good, scarce, or in great demand.

• Buyers pay a premium for sea views.
• Fresh water was at a premium on the island.
• Would you pay a premium for handmade furniture?

Cómo se usa: a premium for something (They charge a premium for next-day delivery.); at a premium (Parking spaces are at a premium here.)

Sinónimos: extra charge, surcharge

Antónimos: discount

Expresiones frecuentes: pay a premium, at a premium, premium price

prima, bonificación

Dinero añadido al pago habitual como premio o incentivo.

En inglés sencillo: Extra money given as a bonus or reward, on top of the usual payment.

• Workers received a premium for meeting the target.
• The company paid a premium for night work.
• The annual production premium was unusually generous.

Cómo se usa: a premium for something (Employees receive a premium for working on holidays.)

Sinónimos: bonus

Expresiones frecuentes: pay a premium, performance premium, premium payment