How to Say "compensation" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “compensation” is “recompensa” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La recompensa por trabajar horas extras será un día libre.
The reward for working overtime will be a day off.
Ofrecieron una gran recompensa por información sobre el robo.
They offered a large reward for information about the robbery.
Ver a mis estudiantes triunfar es mi mejor recompensa.
Seeing my students succeed is my best reward.
Always Feminine
Since 'recompensa' ends in -a, it is a feminine noun, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before it: 'La recompensa es justa' (The reward is fair).
Gender Confusion
Mistake: “El recompensa”
Correction: La recompensa. Remember to use the feminine article 'la' or 'una' since this word is feminine.
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