Spanish Conversation · Level 101
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Spanish word
recompensa
Pronunciation
IPA/rekomˈpensa/
Meaning
- feminine nounreward
Example
Recibí una recompensa por ayudar.
I received a reward for helping.
More examples
Ofrecieron una recompensa por información veraz.
They offered a reward for truthful information.
Core concept
Compensation offered as an incentive or expression of gratitude for a service, help, or useful information.
Common phrases
ofrecer una recompensa
offer a reward
recibir una recompensa
receive a reward
aceptar una recompensa
accept a reward
Similar words
pago: Money paid in exchange for goods or services.
premio: Prize or money awarded for winning or outstanding achievement.
gratificación: Temporary extra payment given to reward work or special effort.
bono: Lump-sum extra pay given for specific results or for a set period.
Definition in Spanish
Cantidad de dinero u otro bien que se da a una persona como pago o gratificación por un servicio, ayuda o mérito.
Word origin
The term comes from Late Latin recompensare (re- + compensare 'to balance, compensate'), whose meaning shifted toward a paid return for service.
Usage tips
- In announcements, phrases like se ofrece recompensa or se da recompensa usually indicate a cash or material reward rather than employment or a formal contract.
Other meanings
- prizenoun
- compensationnoun
Opposites
- castigopunishmentnoun
Related words
- recompensarrewardverb
- recompensadorewardedadjective
- recompensacióncompensationnoun