What does "compensar" mean in English?

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Spanish

compensar

English

compensate

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Alternative translations of "compensar"

offset
make up for
balance
repay

Examples of how to use "compensar" in Spanish

Spanish
Nada puede compensar esa pérdida.
English
Nothing can make up for that loss.
Spanish
Yo compenso tu esfuerzo con ayuda.
English
I make up for your effort with help.
Spanish
Ella compensó el daño ayer.
English
She compensated for the damage yesterday.
Spanish
Nosotros compensábamos las pequeñas pérdidas.
English
We were compensating for the small losses.
Spanish
Ellos compensarán mañana el retraso.
English
They will make up for the delay tomorrow.

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Nada puede compensar esa pérdida.

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