A recompensa
Example: A recompensa por encontrar o cachorro perdido foi generosa.
Definition
"A recompensa" refers to a reward or compensation given in return for a service, achievement, or effort. It is often an incentive or recognition for accomplishing something valuable, such as finding a lost dog or completing a task successfully.
Etymology
The term "a recompensa" comes from the Portuguese prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back' and 'compensa', derived from Latin 'compensare', meaning to weigh or balance. Did you know? The word originally implied balancing accounts or making amends, which evolved into the modern sense of giving something in return.
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