recompensa
/rekomˈpensa/
The English word 'reward' is translated into Spanish as recompensa.
recompensa is used to refer to a prize promised for a certain deed or catch. Related expressions for acknowledging or rewarding someone include dar un premio (to give a prize), valorar el esfuerzo (to value the effort), recompensar el buen comportamiento (to reward good behavior) and tener un gesto de agradecimiento (to have a gesture of gratitude).
Meaning: prize promised for a certain deed or catch (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word recompensa is derived from the same Latin root as the English word 'recompense'.
Which one should you use?
While recompensa refers to a reward for an action or deed, premio is more commonly used for a prize won in a competition or contest.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of recompensa is formed by adding -s to the end: recompensas.
How do you pronounce it?
/rekomˈpensa/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word recompensa can refer to a bounty offered for the capture of a criminal, similar to the 'Wanted' posters seen in Western films.
- The verb form recompensar can be used reflexively as recompensarse, meaning to treat oneself as a reward for hard work.
- While recompensa is the standard term for a reward, Spanish speakers often use the word galardón to describe a reward that is a high honor or a prestigious award.
Examples in context
- Tom merece una recompensa.Tom deserves a reward.This sentence shows how to say someone deserves a reward using recompensa.Tatoeba #1245253 by hayastan, translation #1094883 by CK
- La recompensa es tentadora.The reward is enticing.This sentence describes a reward as being enticing using recompensa.Tatoeba #1918259 by hayastan, translation #10624184 by AlanF_US
- Sin riesgo no hay recompensa.No risk, no reward.This sentence illustrates the proverb 'No risk, no reward' using recompensa.Tatoeba #2143343 by Shishir, translation #2119616 by halfb1t
- Esta empresa ofrece una recompensa económica al empleado del mes.This company offers an economic reward to the employee of the month.
- El reconocimiento público es una forma valiosa de recompensa.Public recognition is a valuable form of reward.
- El premio al mejor proyecto del año será anunciado en la ceremonia.The award for the best project of the year will be announced in the ceremony.
- El galardón será entregado por el director general.The award will be delivered by the general director.
- ¡Gané un premio! Me siento tan feliz.I won a prize! I feel so happy.
- Si completas tus tareas, obtendrás una buena recompensa.If you complete your tasks, you will get a good reward.
- Dale algo de reconocimiento por su buen trabajo.Give him some recognition for his good work.
- La empresa otorga recompensas a los empleados más destacados.The company grants rewards to the most outstanding employees.
- Quedó en segundo lugar, pero aún así recibió un premio muy especial.He came in second place, but still received a very special prize.
- La compensación económica fue una recompensa adecuada por su esfuerzo.The economic compensation was an adequate reward for his effort.
- Mañana daremos un premio al empleado del mes.Tomorrow we will give a prize to the employee of the month.
- Los padres pueden recompensar el buen comportamiento de sus hijos.Parents can reward the good behavior of their children.
- Tu ayuda merece un gesto de agradecimiento de mi parte.Your help deserves a gesture of gratitude from my part.
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Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are looking at a poster about a lost dog.
- ElenaMira el cartel, el perro tiene una recompensa.Look at the poster, the dog has a reward.
- Daniel¡Es verdad! ¿Cuánto dinero ofrecen?It's true! How much money are they offering?
- ElenaLa recompensa es de cien euros.The reward is one hundred euros.
- DanielVamos a buscarlo ahora mismo, Elena.Let's go look for it right now, Elena.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry recompensa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
