Spanish Conversation · Level 124
60 words
Spanish word
recompensar
Pronunciation
IPA/rekompenˈsaɾ/
Meaning
- verbreward
Example
La empresa recompensó a los empleados por su esfuerzo.
The company rewarded the employees for their effort.
More examples
El profesor suele recompensar a los estudiantes que participan en clase.
The teacher usually rewards students who participate in class.
Core concept
A payment or gift given in return for a service or to make up for a loss.
Common phrases
recompensar a alguien
reward someone
recompensar el esfuerzo
reward effort
recompensar con dinero
reward with money
Similar words
pagar: Pays money to settle a purchase or bill or to provide a regular salary.
compensar: Makes up for damage, loss, or shortage by providing money or equivalent.
retribuir: Gives a corresponding return for a favor or service, not necessarily monetary.
remunerar: Pays money specifically as compensation for labor or professional services.
Definition in Spanish
Pagar o gratificar a alguien como recompensa por un servicio, favor o por un daño sufrido.
Word origin
From Spanish re- plus compensar (from Latin compensare), where the prefix re- adds a sense of giving back so the verb means to award or return payment as a reward.
Usage tips
- Often takes a person as direct object and por to mark the reason (recompensar a alguien por su ayuda), and it usually emphasizes a reward or payment rather than merely balancing accounts.
Other meanings
- compensateverb
Related words
- recompensarewardnoun
- recompensadorewardedadjective
- recompensadorrewardingadjective