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to make up for
01
compensar
to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged
Transitive: to make up for a fault or shortcoming
Informal
Ejemplos
He made up for his absence by bringing her a gift.
Él compensó su ausencia llevándole un regalo.
She is trying to make up for her mistake.
Ella está tratando de compensar su error.
02
compensar, suplir
to cover for someone's absence, mistakes, or weaknesses by providing support, alternatives, or doing extra
Transitive: to make up for sb
Ejemplos
The backup quarterback had to make up for the injured starter and lead the team to victory.
El quarterback suplente tuvo que compensar al titular lesionado y llevar al equipo a la victoria.
The intern had to make up for the absent administrative assistant and answer the phones all day.
El becario tuvo que compensar la ausencia del asistente administrativo y contestar los teléfonos todo el día.
