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    Recompensa (en. Reward)

    [rekɔ̃pɛ̃sa]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Prize or benefit given to someone in exchange for an effort or achievement.
    The reward for finding the lost dog was 100 euros.
    La recompensa por encontrar el perro perdido fue de 100 euros.
    Compensation given to someone for damage, harm, or work performed.
    She received a reward for her volunteer work.
    Ella recibió una recompensa por su trabajo voluntario.
    What is offered as motivation to carry out an action.
    The reward for studying well can be a good grade.
    La recompensa de estudiar bien puede ser una buena nota.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'recompensare', meaning to return what is owed or to compensate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fair reward
    Equitable compensation for an effort made.
    recompensa justa
    double reward
    Prize that amounts to double what was expected.
    recompensa doble
    advance reward
    Benefit offered before performing a task.
    recompensa anticipada

    Related Words

    reward
    To give a reward to someone for their effort.
    recompensar
    rewarded
    Person who has received a reward.
    recompensado

    Slang Meanings

    Work
    I did the work and deserve my reward.
    Hice la chamba y merezco mi recompensa.
    Money
    If you help, you'll get the money as a reward.
    Si ayudas, te caerá la pasta como recompensa.