Compensación (en. Compensation)

/kompenˈsaθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Act of giving something in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged.

The compensation for the accident was in accordance with the injuries suffered.

La compensación por el accidente fue acorde a las lesiones sufridas.

Sum of money received as compensation.

The worker received compensation for dismissal.

El trabajador recibió una compensación por despido.

Mechanism used in psychology to balance deficiencies or disadvantages.

Emotional compensation helped him cope with his insecurities.

La compensación emocional le ayudó a lidiar con sus inseguridades.

From Latin 'compensatio', meaning 'the act of compensating'.

economic compensation

Remuneration or reimbursement in money for a service or damage.

compensación económica

salary compensation

Adjustment in salary to balance responsibilities or tasks.

compensación salarial

compensation for damages

Economic repair for damages caused.

compensación por daños

retroactive compensation

Delayed payment for services or settling debts.

compensación retroactiva

compensate

Action of balancing or giving something of value in response to another thing.

compensar

balance

Making two things equal in value or strength.

equilibrar

indemnify

Compensating someone for a harm or damage suffered.

indemnizar

Extra compensation

If you work extra hours, you expect extra compensation.

Si trabajas horas extra, esperas una compensación extra.

Compensate

If someone does you a favor, you always have to compensate.

Si te hacen un favor, siempre hay que compensa.