How to Say "reward" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “reward” is “recompensa” — use 'recompensa' when referring to a prize, bonus, or payment given for a specific achievement, service, or good deed..
recompensa
reh-kohm-PEHN-sah/re.komˈpen.sa/
Examples
El detective recibió una gran recompensa por capturar al ladrón.
The detective received a large reward for capturing the thief.
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.
precio
/PREH-syoh//ˈpɾe.θjo/
Examples
La paz tiene un precio que debemos estar dispuestos a pagar.
Peace has a price (reward) that we must be willing to pay.
La libertad tiene un precio muy alto.
Freedom has a very high cost/price.
Llegar a la cima de la montaña requirió un gran precio de esfuerzo físico.
Reaching the mountaintop required a great cost in physical effort.
Está dispuesto a pagar cualquier precio por la paz.
He is willing to pay any price for peace.
Abstract Use
When used figuratively, 'precio' often describes the consequence or sacrifice required to achieve something, much like the English phrase 'the cost of success'.
Confusing 'Recompensa' with 'Precio'
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