No. 3,320 in Spanish

compensar

To offset, make up for, or counterbalance.

In a sentence

Es importante compensar nuestras huellas de carbono.
It's important to offset our carbon footprint.
Here, 'compensar' is used to mean 'to offset' or 'make up for' environmental impact.
Trabajo horas extras para compensar el tiempo perdido.
I work extra hours to make up for the lost time.
In this case, 'compensar' refers to 'making up for' something such as lost time.
La belleza del paisaje compensa las dificultades del viaje.
The beauty of the scenery compensates for the hardships of the journey.
Here, 'compensar' is used to convey 'to compensate for' or 'balance out' difficulties with a positive aspect.

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