recompensa en efectivo
/rekompensa en efeɡtibo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'cash reward' is translated into Spanish as recompensa en efectivo.
A sum of money given to someone as a prize or for providing helpful information.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of recompensa (reward) and en efectivo (in cash).
Which one should you use?
While recompensa en efectivo refers to a cash reward, you might use premio en efectivo if you specifically mean a 'cash prize'. Additionally, recompensa económica is a common alternative used to describe a reward given in the form of money, often referred to as a 'monetary reward'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase recompensa monetaria is occasionally used to express the concept of a cash reward.
Did you know?
- If a reward is given as a 'kickback' or an illegal cash payment, people might use the slang term coima in countries like Peru or Argentina instead of the formal recompensa en efectivo.
- When offering a recompensa for a lost pet, Spanish speakers often use the phrase se gratificará, which literally means 'the person will be gratified'.
- The word efectivo comes from the Latin effectīvus, meaning 'effective' or 'producing an effect'.
Examples in context
- El recaudador de fondos ofreció una recompensa en efectivo a aquellos que hicieran donaciones generosas.The fundraiser offered a cash reward to those who made generous donations.
- El concurso otorgará un premio en efectivo al ganador.The contest will award a cash prize to the winner.
- Siempre es agradable recibir un poco de dinero extra como recompensa por tu arduo trabajo.It's always nice to receive some extra cash as a reward for your hard work.
- El jefe nos ofreció un buen monto de plata como incentivo por cumplir nuestro objetivo.The boss offered us a good amount of cash as an incentive for achieving our goal.
- Ofrecen una recompensa en efectivo por el perro perdido.They are offering a cash reward for the lost dog.
- El testigo recibirá una recompensa en efectivo.The witness will receive a cash reward.
- La policía prometió una recompensa en efectivo.The police promised a cash reward.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing a missing pet flyer.
- Daniel¿Viste el cartel del gato?Did you see the cat poster?
- LucíaSí, ofrecen una recompensa en efectivo.Yes, they are offering a cash reward.
- DanielEspero que alguien lo encuentre pronto.I hope someone finds it soon.
- LucíaYo también, Daniel.Me too, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries efectivo, en, recompensa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
