What is the Spanish word for "payback"?

Learn how to say "payback" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

payback

Spanish

represalia

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Alternative translations of "payback"

reembolso
venganza
retorno
recuperación

Examples of how to use "payback" in Spanish

English
Revenge is a form of payback.
Spanish
La venganza es una forma de represalia.
English
She expected payback for her kind help.
Spanish
Ella esperaba una recompensa por su amable ayuda.
English
He asked for payback after lending money.
Spanish
Él pidió devolución después de prestar dinero.
English
A clever payback surprised everyone at dinner.
Spanish
Una ingeniosa respuesta sorprendió a todos en la cena.
English
They feared payback from the angry neighbor.
Spanish
Temían una represalia del vecino enojado.

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Revenge is a form of payback.

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