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"Recompensa" is a form of "recompensa", a noun which is often translated as "reward". "Sacrificio" is a noun which is often translated as "sacrifice". Learn more about the difference between "sacrificio" and "recompensa" below.
el sacrificio(
sah
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kree
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fee
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syoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (religious)
a. sacrifice
Los sacrificios rituales son un elemento presente en muchas religiones.Ritual sacrifices are a feature found in many religions.
la recompensa(
rreh
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kohm
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pehn
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sah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (prize)
a. reward
El sheriff ofrecía una recompensa de 300 dólares por el forajido.The sheriff offered a 300 dollars reward for the outlaw.
b. recompense
Como recompensa por su lealtad, el rey lo convirtió en caballero.The king conferred him with a knighthood as a recompense for his loyalty.
