premium

premio assicurativo

Denaro versato regolarmente a un’assicurazione per coprire determinate perdite, incidenti o spese mediche.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Espressioni comuni: insurance premium, monthly premium, pay a premium

sovrapprezzo

Somma pagata in più per qualcosa di particolarmente buono, raro o molto richiesto.

In inglese semplice: 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?

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

Sinonimi: extra charge, surcharge

Contrari: discount

Espressioni comuni: pay a premium, at a premium, premium price

premio, bonus

Denaro aggiunto al pagamento abituale come premio o incentivo.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: a premium for something (Employees receive a premium for working on holidays.)

Sinonimi: bonus

Espressioni comuni: pay a premium, performance premium, premium payment