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compenso

compensation

noun kohm-PEHN-soh Less Common

Origin: from Latin 'compensum'

Also means

fee

Usage Note

Compenso is payment for work or services, often a professional's fee. The set phrase in compenso shifts meaning entirely to 'on the other hand' or 'to make up for it'.

Examples

"Riceverà un compenso adeguato."

Natural Translation

He will receive adequate compensation.

Literal Translation

He-will-receive a compensation adequate.

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