reward

• Sustantivo que designa algo dado u obtenido a cambio de esfuerzo, logros, buen comportamiento o servicio; también puede referirse a una consecuencia positiva o beneficio por una acción.

A noun referring to something given or received in return for effort, achievement, good behavior, or service.

1. Compensation for effortA2formal

   Something given in return for good behavior, hard work, or achievement.

   Recompensa por esfuerzo

   • She received a reward for finding the lost dog.
   • The company offers a cash reward for the best idea.
   • He got a reward for his excellent performance at work.

   Sinónimosawardbenefitbonusbountycompensationpaymentprizerecompenseremunerationreturn

   Antónimosforfeitpenaltypunishment

2. Financial incentiveB1formal

   A sum of money offered for information leading to the capture of a criminal or return of lost property.

   Recompensa económica

   • The police offered a reward for information about the robbery.
   • A reward of $5,000 was posted for the return of the stolen painting.
   • The bank announced a reward for the capture of the thief.

   Sinónimosbounty

3. Intrinsic benefitB2informal

   A positive outcome or feeling that comes from doing something worthwhile.

   Recompensa intrínseca

   • The reward of helping others is a sense of fulfillment.
   • Teaching brings its own rewards.
   • The biggest reward was seeing the children smile.

   Sinónimosfulfillmentgratificationpayoffsatisfaction

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de dar algo, como dinero, elogios o un premio, a cambio de un servicio, un logro o un buen comportamiento.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving something, such as money, praise, or a prize, in return for a service, achievement, or good behavior.

1. Give something in returnB1formal

   To give something, such as money, praise, or a prize, to someone for their effort, achievement, or good behavior.

   Recompensar

   • The company rewarded her for her excellent sales performance.
   • He was rewarded with a promotion after years of hard work.
   • The teacher rewarded the students for their good behavior.

   Sinónimosacknowledgecompensaterecompenseremuneraterepayrequite

   Antónimosfinepunish

2. Provide satisfactionB2formal

   To make an effort or activity feel worthwhile or satisfying.

   recompensar, hacer gratificante

   • The challenging project rewarded him with a great sense of accomplishment.
   • Volunteering at the shelter rewards you with a feeling of purpose.
   • Her patience was rewarded when the garden finally bloomed.

   Sinónimoscompensategratifyjustifypay offrepayvindicate