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compensation

[/ˌkɒmpənˈseɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: compensations / compensações
compensação
1. Payment or benefit given to someone in return for loss, injury, or work done
She received compensation for her injuries after the accident.
Ela recebeu uma compensação pelos seus ferimentos após o acidente.
2. Something that counterbalances or makes up for something else
The beautiful scenery was compensation for the long journey.
A paisagem bonita foi uma compensação pela longa jornada.
3. Salary or wages paid for employment
The job offers competitive compensation and benefits.
O emprego oferece uma compensação e benefícios competitivos.
Synonyms
remunerationpaymentrecompenseindemnitysalary
Antonyms
penaltyfineloss

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compensação
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
compensação
Same as general usage
São Paulo
compensação
Same as general usage; 'indenização' commonly used for legal contexts
Portugal
compensação
Standard usage; 'indemnização' also used in legal/formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

in compensation for
as compensation
just compensation
workers' compensation
sexual harassment compensation
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