Compensation vs Damages

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Compensation

Top 2000 (comum)C1noun

Damages

Top 2000 (comum)
 CompensationDamages
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˌkɒmpenˈseɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌkɑːmpenˈseɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 //ˈdæmɪdʒɪz//🇺🇸 //ˈdæmɪdʒɪz//
SignificadoMoney or benefits given for work or loss.Money paid for harm or loss.
ExemploThe company offered a substantial compensation package to attract top talent.The court awarded significant damages to the plaintiff.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRC1-
Classe gramaticalnoun
Colocaçõesfull, partial, small, amount, award (somebody), give (somebody), grant (somebody), be payable, claim, committee, costs, as compensation (for), in compensation (for), compensation forclaim damages, award damages, seek damages, pay damages
Antônimospenalty, forfeiture, loss-
Erros comunsConfused with 'compensate' — 'compensation' is the noun., Using it in an informal setting, where 'pay' might be better., Mixing 'compensation' with unrelated terms like 'reward'.Confused with 'damage' which is uncountable., Using 'damages' in informal contexts., Using the singular form incorrectly.
Notas de usoUse 'compensation' in formal contexts like business or legal discussions. Avoid casual conversations. It's more appropriate when discussing payment for work or damages.Typically used in legal contexts. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing legal matters. Can be singular or plural.

Perguntas frequentes: Compensation vs Damages

Qual é a diferença entre Compensation e Damages?

Compensation: Money or benefits given for work or loss. Damages: Money paid for harm or loss.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Compensation: The company offered a substantial compensation package to attract top talent. Damages: The court awarded significant damages to the plaintiff.

Posso usar Compensation e Damages de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Compensation e Damages são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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