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to compensate
01
compensar, indenizar
to give something, particularly money, to make up for the difficulty, pain, damage, etc. that someone has suffered
Transitive: to compensate sb | to compensate sb for damage or difficulty
Exemplos
Insurance companies often compensate policyholders for property damage or loss.
As companhias de seguros frequentemente compensam os segurados por danos ou perdas de propriedade.
As a gesture of goodwill, the airline offered to compensate passengers for the inconvenience caused by the delayed flight.
Como gesto de boa vontade, a companhia aérea ofereceu-se para compensar os passageiros pelo inconveniente causado pelo voo atrasado.
02
compensar, indenizar
to make up for losses or deficiencies by providing something of equal value or benefit
Transitive: to compensate for a loss or deficiency
Exemplos
The company compensated for the delay in delivery by offering a discount to customers.
A empresa compensou o atraso na entrega oferecendo um desconto aos clientes.
The organization sought additional sources of revenue to compensate for reduced funding.
A organização buscou fontes adicionais de receita para compensar a redução de financiamento.
03
remunerar, compensar
to pay someone for the work they have done
Transitive: to compensate sb for work or service | to compensate sb
Exemplos
The company compensates its employees with competitive salaries and benefits packages.
A empresa compensa seus funcionários com salários competitivos e pacotes de benefícios.
The law mandates that employers must compensate workers for overtime hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour workweek.
A lei determina que os empregadores devem compensar os trabalhadores pelas horas extras trabalhadas além da semana de trabalho padrão de 40 horas.
04
compensar, indenizar
to offset or make amends for something undesirable by applying an opposing force or effect
Transitive: to compensate for an undesirable situation
Exemplos
The company increased employee benefits to compensate for the lack of salary raises.
A empresa aumentou os benefícios dos funcionários para compensar a falta de aumentos salariais.
The cooling system in the car compensates for the engine's heat during long drives.
O sistema de arrefecimento no carro compensa o calor do motor durante longas viagens.
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