Compensado

Compensado (Spanish/Portuguese) describes something that is compensated, offset, balanced, or made equivalent, often referring to financial transactions, efforts, or results. It implies a restoration of equilibrium or a resolution of imbalance. The word highlights the act of counteracting a negative effect or disadvantage with a positive one, ensuring fairness or achieving a desired outcome. It can encompass a wide range of contexts, from correcting errors to rewarding hard work or achieving a state of equilibrium.

Compensado meaning with examples

• The company's losses in the first quarter were significantly compensado by strong sales during the second. Their financial performance was balanced across the year after the negative impact. The positive impact of summer made up for a difficult start showing a true recovery after difficult losses.
• To *compensar* his lack of experience, he dedicated himself to learning the industry through online courses and extra projects. His devotion acted as an extra skill to bring him up to speed with other colleagues. Hard work compensated for his early shortcomings, building his career.
• The athlete's poor performance in the morning session was compensado by an outstanding performance in the afternoon's competition, balancing performance. His morning session resulted in a bad performance. The evening competition gave the athlete a shot at redemption.
• The architect compensado for the client's tight budget by designing a more space-efficient home that still met their needs. He had a small amount of money to work with, forcing him to make changes. The new changes offset the lack of funding by providing a solution that met all the requirements.