Spanish Conversation · Level 170
15 words
Spanish word
retribución
Pronunciation
IPA/retɾiβuˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounpayment
Example
¿Te ofrecieron alguna retribución por ese trabajo?
Did they offer you any payment for that job?
More examples
Ofrecieron una retribución por la información sobre el perro perdido.
They offered a reward for information about the lost dog.
Core concept
Money or reward given in return for work or a favor.
Common phrases
ofrecer retribución por información
offer a reward for information
pagar retribución
pay compensation
Similar words
remuneración: Money paid as compensation for performed work or professional services.
salario: Regular wages paid to a worker, typically at fixed intervals.
pago: Payment made to settle an invoice, fee, or purchase.
recompensa: Reward given as thanks or incentive for help, a good deed, or information.
Definition in Spanish
Cantidad o cosa que se da como compensación o pago por un trabajo, servicio o favor; recompensa por algo realizado.
Word origin
From Latin retribuere 'give back' (re- 'back' + tribuere 'to give'), via Spanish verb retribuir to the noun retribución, keeping the sense of something given in return.
Usage tips
- English retribution usually means punishment, while Spanish retribución normally means payment, so the words are false friends.
Other meanings
- remunerationnoun
- compensationnoun
- retributionnoun
Related words
- retribuirrewardverb
- retribuidorewardedadjective