Kilo Lingo

/kompenˈsaɾ/

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Translation

to compensate

Word origin

From Latin compensare ('to weigh together, balance'), formed from com ('together') plus pensare ('to weigh').

Origin
Latin
Root
compensare
English cognates
compensate, pensive

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

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The company wants to compensate the customers for the delay.

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Nothing can make up for the time we have lost.

cansancio .

Sunday's rest makes up for the tiredness of the week.

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How do you intend to reward so much effort?

contaminación.

We plant trees to offset the pollution.

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This word is part of lesson 88.