a cambio

in return

a cambio(ah kahm-byoh)

phrase

1. (general)

a. in return

No te preocupes, yo te riego las plantas, pero tengo que pedirte un favor a cambio.

Don't worry, I'll water your plants, but I need to ask for a favor in return.

b. in exchange

Esperamos que nuestros empleados den lo mejor de sí mismos y, a cambio, les ofrecemos salarios competitivos.

We expect our employees to give the best of themselves, and we offer them competitive salaries in exchange.

c. back

A los hijos ya se sabe que hay que darles todo sin esperar nada a cambio.

You know what it's like with one's children. You have to give them everything without expecting anything back.