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ricompensa

reward; recompense

noun ree-kohm-PEN-sah Rare
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Origin: From ricompensare (to compensate), formed with ri- (re-) + compensare (to compensate), from Latin compensare.

Usage Note

Ricompensa emphasises a deserved return for effort or service, similar to 'reward' or 'recompense'. It is more formal than premio (prize), which implies a competition. In ricompensa di means 'in return for'. Plural: ricompense.

Examples

"Ha ricevuto una ricompensa per il suo coraggio."

Natural Translation

She received a reward for her courage.

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