Compensation vs Damages vs Settlement

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

Compensation

Top 2000 (comum)C1noun

Damages

Top 2000 (comum)

Settlement

FormalTop 2000 (comum)C1noun
Mais formal: Settlement
 CompensationDamagesSettlement
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˌkɒmpenˈseɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌkɑːmpenˈseɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 //ˈdæmɪdʒɪz//🇺🇸 //ˈdæmɪdʒɪz//🇬🇧 /["/ˈsetlmənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsetlmənt/"]/
SignificadoDinheiro ou benefícios dados pelo trabalho ou por uma perda.Money or benefits given for work or loss.Money paid for harm or loss.Um acordo ou decisão alcançado após uma disputa.An agreement or decision reached after a dispute.
ExemploThe company offered a substantial compensation package to attract top talent.The court awarded significant damages to the plaintiff.The two companies reached a settlement to avoid going to court.
RegistroNeutroNeutroFormal
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRC1-C1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
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 damagesfinal, lasting, long-term, achieve, agree, reach, agreement, offer, settlement of, under a/​the settlement, settlement with, in settlement of, the terms of the settlement, final, lasting, long-term, achieve, agree, reach, agreement, offer, settlement of, under a/​the settlement, settlement with, in settlement of, the terms of the settlement, final, lasting, long-term, achieve, agree, reach, agreement, offer, settlement of, under a/​the settlement, settlement with, in settlement of, the terms of the settlement, final, lasting, long-term, achieve, agree, reach, agreement, offer, settlement of, under a/​the settlement, settlement with, in settlement of, the terms of the settlement, ancient, early, land, establish, found, grow up, patterns, site, ancient, early, land, establish, found, grow up, patterns, site
Antônimospenalty, forfeiture, loss-disagreement, conflict, dispute
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.Using 'settlement' as a verb., Confusing 'settlement' with 'settler' (a person who settles)., Overusing in non-legal contexts.
Notas de usoUse 'compensação' em contextos formais como discussões de negócios ou jurídicas. Evite conversas casuais. É mais apropriado ao discutir pagamento por trabalho ou por danos.Use '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.Usado em contextos legais, muitas vezes quando as partes resolvem seus problemas. Não é adequado para conversas casuais. Prefira 'acordo' em discussões informais.Used in legal contexts, often when parties resolve their issues. Not suitable for casual conversation. Prefer 'agreement' in informal discussions.

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Perguntas frequentes: Compensation vs Damages vs Settlement

Qual é a diferença entre Compensation, Damages e Settlement?

Compensation: Money or benefits given for work or loss. Damages: Money paid for harm or loss. Settlement: An agreement or decision reached after a dispute.

Qual é mais formal: Compensation, Damages e Settlement?

Settlement é a mais formal entre elas.

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. Settlement: The two companies reached a settlement to avoid going to court.

Posso usar Compensation, Damages e Settlement de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Compensation, Damages e Settlement 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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