número de recompensas
/numeɾo de ɾekompensas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "rewards number" is translated into Spanish as número de recompensas.
This phrase refers to a unique identification number used to track a customer's points or benefits within a loyalty program.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of número (number), de (of) and recompensas (rewards).
Which one should you use?
While número de recompensas specifically mentions rewards, in many Spanish-speaking retail environments, número de cliente (customer number) is often used interchangeably to refer to the same identification code.
How do you pronounce it?
/numeɾo de ɾekompensas/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, recompensa is the term used for a bounty paid to someone who captures a fugitive or recovers a stolen item.
- The word número shares its ancient roots with the English word 'name', as both stem from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to assign or allot'.
- The word número is used in Spanish to describe a specific comedy sketch or a circus act, not just a mathematical value.
Examples in context
- Esta es mi tarjeta de recompensas número [insert number].This is my rewards card number [insert number].
- Este es mi código de recompensas [insert number].This is my rewards code [insert number].
- Sí, esta es mi tarjeta de recompensas número 12345.Yes, this is my rewards card number 12345.
- Sí, este es mi código de recompensas 6789.Yes, this is my rewards code 6789.
Example conversation
Daniel is checking into a hotel.
- DanielHola, tengo una reserva a nombre de Daniel.Hello, I have a reservation under the name Daniel.
- LucíaPerfecto, ¿tiene algún número de recompensas?Perfect, do you have a rewards number?
- DanielSí, se lo daré ahora mismo.Yes, I will give it to you right now.
- LucíaGracias, Lucía lo anotaré en el sistema.Thank you, I will note it in the system.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, número, CC BY-SA 4.0.
