This is the 4961st most frequent Portuguese word.
indenização
Compensation or reimbursement for damages, loss, or harm.
The word "indenização" refers to financial compensation given to someone for damages suffered.
Ele recebeu uma indenização pelos danos causados ao seu carro.
He received a compensation for the damages caused to his car.
Here, "indenização" is used to denote financial reparation provided by a company to employees after dismissal.
A empresa ofereceu uma indenização aos funcionários demitidos.
The company offered compensation to the dismissed employees.
In this context, "indenização" signifies a predefined recompense stated in a contractual agreement in the event of clause violations.