Compensaré (en. I will compensate)

/kom.pɛn.saˈɾe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To do something to neutralize or balance a damage or loss.
I will compensate your extra work with a day off.
Compensaré tu trabajo extra con un día libre.
To replenish a deficit or a lack of something.
She will compensate for her absence with a gift.
Ella compensará su ausencia con un regalo.
To offer a payment or reward in return.
The contract stipulates that I will compensate employees for overtime.
El contrato estipula que compensaré a los empleados por horas extras.

Etymology

From the Latin 'compensare', which means 'to weigh' or 'to balance'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I will compensate for what I owe.
Indicates that one is willing to repair or repay something owed.
compensaré lo que deba
I will compensate next time.
Refers to recovering what was lost or mitigating a bad encounter in future interactions.
compensaré en la próxima ocasión
I will compensate with interest.
Implies that more will be returned than what was initially received.
compensaré con intereses

Related Words

compensation
Act of compensating for damage or a defect.
compensación
indemnification
Payment for damage or harm.
indemnización
reimbursement
Amount returned for an incurred expense.
reembolso

Slang Meanings

To compensate in a friendly manner.
I told him I will compensate with some beers.
Le dije que voy a compensar con unas cervezas.
To do a favor instead of repaying a debt.
If you don’t pay me, I will compensate you with a favor in the future.
Si no me pagas, te compensaré con un favor en el futuro.