La recompensa
Example: La recompensa por su esfuerzo fue un viaje sorpresa.
Definition
"La recompensa" refers to a reward or compensation given in recognition of someone's effort, achievement, or service. It often serves as an incentive or acknowledgment for completing a task or reaching a goal, such as in the example phrase where it is a surprise trip.
Etymology
The word "la recompensa" comes from the Spanish verb "recompensar," meaning to repay or reward. It has roots in the Latin word "compensare," which means to weigh or balance. Did you know that "recompensa" literally implies an act of balancing or making up for something, highlighting its meaning as a fair return or reward?
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"La recompensa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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