Spanish Conversation · Level 128
60 words
Spanish word
bono
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbono/
Meaning
- masculine nounbonus
Example
La empresa dio un bono a los empleados.
The company gave a bonus to the employees.
More examples
Este año la empresa anunció el bono navideño para todo el personal.
This year the company announced the Christmas bonus for all employees.
Core concept
Extra payment given as aid, benefit, or reward.
Common phrases
bono navideño
Christmas bonus
bono salarial
salary bonus
bono de transporte
transportation allowance
Similar words
prima: Year-end or performance-based extra salary payment.
bonificación: Monetary add-on awarded for service or performance.
subsidio: Financial aid provided to cover necessary expenses.
gratificación: Occasional payment given as a token of thanks or reward.
Definition in Spanish
Suma de dinero que se concede como ayuda, prestación o gratificación a una persona o grupo.
Word origin
From Latin bonus 'good', the Spanish bono developed to denote a monetary sum given as help, benefit, or gratification.
Usage tips
- Bono covers different things (employee bonuses, social aid, or vouchers) so speakers usually specify the type (for example bono salarial or bono social) to avoid ambiguity.