Ha vinto il primo premio
Won first prize
Culture note: Winning is celebrated joyously in Italy.
Context: Your in-law continues with more recent achievements in the family.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ha
[ah]
Has
Used with a past participle to form the perfect tense.
Ha mangiato la torta.
He has eaten the cake.
vinto
[VEEN-toh]
Won
Past form of 'win', indicating success in a contest.
Ha vinto la partita.
He won the match.
il
[eel]
The
Definite article used before nouns.
Il sole è caldo.
The sun is warm.
primo
[PREE-moh]
First
Indicates the initial item of a sequence or set.
Il primo giorno di scuola.
The first day of school.
premio
[PREH-mee-oh]
Prize
An award given for victory or a special achievement.
Vincere un premio prestigioso.
To win a prestigious prize.
Phrase Parts
Ha vinto
Il primo premio
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