medal

medaglia

Piccolo oggetto di metallo dato come premio o riconoscimento per coraggio o risultati ottenuti.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: medal for something (She received a medal for bravery.)

Espressioni comuni: gold medal, win a medal, medal for something

vincere una medaglia

Ottenere una medaglia d’oro, d’argento o di bronzo in una gara sportiva.

In inglese semplice: 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?

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

Espressioni comuni: medal at something, medal in something