Portuguese Phrase
Esse filme ganhou um prêmio.
Meaning
The sentence means 'This movie won an award.' It states that a particular film received a prize, often implying recognition for quality, acting, direction, or another category.
When to use
Use this phrase when talking about a movie that has been recognized at festivals, award ceremonies, or any competition. It works in casual conversation, reviews, or formal presentations about cinema.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Essefilmeganhouumprêmio
Demonstrative 'Esse'
Use 'esse' to refer to something close to the listener or already mentioned; it agrees in gender and number with the noun.
Subject-Verb Agreement
'Filme' is singular masculine, so the verb 'ganhar' is conjugated as 'ganhou' (third person singular past).
Indefinite Article 'um'
'Um' is the masculine singular indefinite article, used before a singular masculine noun like 'prêmio'.
Noun 'prêmio'
'Prêmio' means 'award' or 'prize' and is masculine; it can be singular or plural (prêmios).
🗨In Conversation
Você viu o novo filme do diretor?
Did you see the director's new movie?
Sim, esse filme ganhou um prêmio no Festival de Cannes.
Yes, this movie won an award at the Cannes Festival.
✕Common Mistakes
Essa filme ganhou um prêmio.
'Filme' is masculine, so the correct demonstrative is 'esse', not 'essa'.
Esse filme ganha um prêmio.
If you want to emphasize the award was given recently, you could use 'acabou de ganhar', but 'ganhou' alone is correct for past events.
Esse filme ganhou um prêmio da Cannes.
When referring to a specific known award, use the definite article 'o' (e.g., 'ganhou o prêmio').
↔Alternatives
Esse filme recebeu um prêmio.
This movie received an award.
Esse filme foi premiado.
This movie was awarded.
Esse filme conquistou um prêmio.
This movie clinched an award.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, film awards like the Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro or international festivals (Cannes, Sundance) are often highlighted in media. When mentioning awards, it's common to specify the category (e.g., 'ganhou o prêmio de Melhor Direção'). Using the past perfect 'ganhou' signals a completed achievement, which adds credibility to your recommendation.