What does reconocimiento in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word reconocimiento in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use reconocimiento in Spanish.

The word reconocimiento in Spanish means recognition, examination, reconnaissance, acknowledgement, appreciation, in recognition of, check-up, public recognition, social recognition. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word reconocimiento

recognition

nombre masculino (premio, laurel) (abstract)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La fundación recibió un reconocimiento por su gran labor social.
The foundation received recognition for its great social work.

examination

nombre masculino (de un paciente)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le han encontrado un cáncer en el último reconocimiento que le hicieron.
They have found cancer in the last examination that they did on him.

reconnaissance

nombre masculino (inspección, examen, exploración) (military)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La tropa no realizó un buen reconocimiento de la zona y cayó en una trampa.
The troop did not complete adequate reconnaissance in the area and fell into a trap.

acknowledgement

nombre masculino (de un hecho, acto)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Es una artista que siempre ha recibido el calor y el reconocimiento del público.
He is an artist who has always received the warmth and acknowledgement of the public.

appreciation

nombre masculino (gratitud)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Este premio es en reconocimiento por su gran obra social y benéfica.
This award is in appreciation of his great social and philanthropic work.

in recognition of

locución preposicional (como homenaje a)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Hoy le entregaron un premio a Mario en reconocimiento a su trayectoria.
Today Mario was presented with an award in recognition of his career.

check-up

locución nominal masculina (examen, chequeo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Es bueno hacerse un reconocimiento médico al año.
It is good to get a medical test every year.

public recognition

(valoración pública)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El artista tiene el reconocimiento público que se merece.
The artist has the public recognition he deserves.

social recognition

(valoración social)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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