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recompensar

to reward

verb reh-kohm-pen-SAHR Rare

Also means

to compensate

Usage Note

Recompensar implies giving something back in recognition of effort or loss — closer to 'reward' or 'make up for' than the neutral pagar. The noun is recompensa. It can take a person as direct object (te recompenso) or the act (recompensó su esfuerzo).

Examples

"Quiero recompensar tu esfuerzo y dedicación."

Natural Translation

I want to reward your effort and dedication.

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