No. 4,522 in Portuguese
compensar
"Compensar" means "to compensate, make up for, or offset."
In a sentence
É importante trabalhar duro para compensar o tempo perdido.
It's important to work hard to make up for lost time.
In this context, 'compensar' means to make up or compensate for something that was not utilized effectively or lost.
Ofereceram um bônus para compensar os esforços extras.
They offered a bonus to compensate for the extra efforts.
Here, 'compensar' is used to mean providing a reward or reparation for additional efforts or work.
Um dia de descanso bem aproveitado pode compensar o estresse da semana.
A well-spent day of rest can offset the week's stress.
In this usage, 'compensar' implies balancing or countering a negative effect with a positive one.
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