reward

recompensa, premio

Algo bueno que se da a alguien por ayudar o por esforzarse mucho.

En inglés sencillo: Something good given to someone because they did something helpful or worked hard.

• You deserve a reward for your hard work.
• The dog received a treat as a reward.
• What rewards do the students get?

Cómo se usa: a reward for something (This book is a reward for your effort.)

Sinónimos: prize

Antónimos: punishment

Expresiones frecuentes: reward for something, as a reward, earn a reward

recompensa

Dinero o premio prometido a quien encuentre algo, capture a alguien o dé información útil.

En inglés sencillo: Money or a prize promised to whoever finds something, catches someone, or provides useful information.

• They offered a reward for the lost dog.
• Police announced a reward for information about the robbery.
• Did anyone claim the reward?

Cómo se usa: a reward for something (There is a reward for the return of the painting.)

Sinónimos: bounty

Expresiones frecuentes: offer a reward, cash reward, reward for information

recompensa, resultado

Lo que alguien obtiene por sus acciones, normalmente algo bueno, aunque también puede ser malo o decepcionante.

En inglés sencillo: A result of what someone does, usually good but sometimes bad or disappointing.

• Friendship was the reward for his kindness.
• Was rejection her only reward for years of loyalty?
• Helping others can be its own reward.

Cómo se usa: a reward for something (A peaceful garden was our reward for months of work.)

Sinónimos: return, consequence

Expresiones frecuentes: reward for something, bitter reward, own reward

recompensar, premiar

Dar algo bueno a alguien por lo que ha hecho.

En inglés sencillo: To give someone something good because of what they have done.

• We reward good work.
• She rewarded the dog with a treat.
• How do you reward your staff?

Cómo se usa: reward someone for something (They rewarded him for his honesty.); reward someone with something (She rewarded the children with extra playtime.)

Sinónimos: recompense

Antónimos: punish

Expresiones frecuentes: reward someone, reward good behavior, reward someone for, reward effort

recompensar, retribuir

Ofrecer algo bueno a cambio del trabajo, esfuerzo o servicio realizado.

En inglés sencillo: To provide something good in return for work, effort, or service.

• Success rewarded their patience.
• The medal rewards years of dedicated service.
• Their hard work was rewarded by an excellent harvest.

Sinónimos: recompense, repay

Expresiones frecuentes: reward effort, reward patience, reward someone’s work