Compensar (en. Compensate)

/kom.pen'sar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Offer compensation or satisfaction to someone for damage, loss, or error.

They decided to compensate the employees with a bonus for the overtime worked.

Decidieron compensar a los empleados con un bono por las horas extras trabajadas.

Balance or counteract negative effects.

The company tries to compensate for lost profits by increasing production.

La empresa intenta compensar las ganancias pérdidas aumentando la producción.

Repair a fault or error.

She tried to compensate for her mistake by offering sincere apologies.

Ella trató de compensar su desliz pidiendo disculpas sinceras.

From Latin 'compensare', meaning 'to weigh together' or 'to balance'.

compensate for the effort

Recognize and reward someone's work or dedication.

compensar el esfuerzo

compensate for a loss

Restore the value or level that had been lost.

compensar una pérdida

compensate with hard work

Make an additional effort to balance a shortfall.

compensar con trabajo duro

compensation

Reimbursement or payment to cover a loss.

compensación

indemnity

Coverage or compensation for damage or loss.

indemnización

balance

State of equality between forces or elements.

equilibrio

Compensate in the context of parties or events

I'm going to compensate my friends for not attending the last party by inviting them to dinner.

Voy a compensar a mis amigos por no haber ido a la última fiesta invitándolos a cenar.

Compensate in the sense of fixing relationships

I compensated my girlfriend for forgetting her birthday by taking her on a trip.

Le compensé a mi novia por olvidar su cumpleaños llevándola a un viaje.