recompensas
/rekompensas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "rewards" is translated into Spanish as recompensas.
Which one should you use?
You may use premios in formal contexts and premiecitos in informal situations.
How do you pronounce it?
/rekompensas/
Did you know?
- The word premio shares a root with the Latin 'premere', meaning 'to press', originally referring to the pressure of a struggle before victory.
- In some Latin American contexts, dar un premio can be used euphemistically to describe giving a treat or a small bribe.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word premio is used to describe both a reward for achievement and a lottery prize.
Examples in context
- La empresa otorga recompensas a sus empleados destacados.The company grants rewards to its outstanding employees.
- El profesor recibió múltiples premios por su destacada investigación.The professor received multiple rewards for his outstanding research.
- Haz tu tarea correctamente y papá te dará premiecitos.Do your homework properly, and dad will give you rewards.
- Las recompensas son para los mejores empleados.The rewards are for the best employees.
- El programa ofrece muchas recompensas interesantes.The program offers many interesting rewards.
- No podemos olvidar las recompensas por el esfuerzo.We cannot forget the rewards for the effort.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking about a loyalty app.
- JavierMira cuántas recompensas tengo aquí.Look how many rewards I have here.
- Lucía¡Qué bien! ¿Puedes canjearlas ya?That's great! Can you redeem them now?
- JavierSí, estas recompensas sirven para descuentos.Yes, these rewards are for discounts.
- LucíaEntonces vamos a comprar algo hoy.Then let's buy something today.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
