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bonus

/ˈbonus/

An extra payment or gift added to an employee's wages as a reward.

A bonus is an extra incentive provided beyond regular compensation to reward excellence.

30초 단어

  • An extra payment given as a reward for work performance.
  • A benefit or advantage received in addition to the standard.
  • Commonly used in business and gaming contexts.

Summary

A bonus is an extra incentive provided beyond regular compensation to reward excellence.

  • An extra payment given as a reward for work performance.
  • A benefit or advantage received in addition to the standard.
  • Commonly used in business and gaming contexts.

Use synonyms for formal writing

In formal documents, use 'gratificación' or 'prima' instead of 'bonus'. This ensures your writing sounds professional and avoids excessive Anglicisms.

Do not confuse with gift

A bonus is typically earned through performance, whereas a gift is usually given without specific conditions. Don't use them interchangeably in HR contexts.

Corporate culture and bonuses

In many Spanish-speaking countries, the 'paga extra' (extra salary payment) is a cultural standard, which is different from a performance bonus. Distinguish between these two concepts.

예시

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1

El gerente recibió un buen bonus por los resultados anuales.

The manager received a good bonus for the annual results.

2

La empresa otorgará una gratificación extraordinaria a los empleados.

The company will grant an extraordinary bonus to the employees.

3

¡Qué suerte, te dieron un bonus por el proyecto!

Lucky you, they gave you a bonus for the project!

4

Los incentivos financieros actúan como un bonus motivacional.

Financial incentives act as a motivational bonus.

어휘 가족

명사
bonificación
동사
bonificar
형용사
bonificable

암기 팁

Think of the word 'Bueno' (good) and 'Bonus'. If you are doing a 'good' job, you get a 'bonus'.

Visión general

La palabra 'bonus' proviene del latín y significa 'bueno'. En el ámbito laboral, se utiliza para describir un pago extraordinario que complementa el salario base. Es una herramienta común en las empresas para motivar al personal y fomentar la productividad. 2) Patrones de uso: Generalmente se usa con verbos como 'recibir', 'obtener' o 'pagar'. A menudo se asocia con el rendimiento anual o con bonificaciones por ventas. 3) Contextos comunes: Se emplea frecuentemente en entornos corporativos, financieros y comerciales. También se utiliza en el lenguaje cotidiano, por ejemplo, en videojuegos para referirse a puntos extra o en compras para indicar un regalo adicional. 4) Comparación de palabras: A diferencia de 'sueldo' (salario fijo), el bonus es variable y condicional. Mientras que 'prima' es un término más formal y técnico en español, 'bonus' se ha integrado profundamente en el léxico empresarial moderno debido a la influencia del inglés.

사용 참고사항

The term 'bonus' is widely used in business Spanish but remains an Anglicism. In formal or legal contexts, prefer 'prima' or 'gratificación'. Use it freely in casual office settings or when discussing international business practices.

자주 하는 실수

Avoid using 'bonus' as a plural noun in Spanish (e.g., 'los bonus' is correct, not 'los bonuses'). Many speakers mistakenly try to pluralize it with English rules; keep the word invariable in plural.

암기 팁

Think of the word 'Bueno' (good) and 'Bonus'. If you are doing a 'good' job, you get a 'bonus'.

어원

Derived from the Latin adjective 'bonus', meaning 'good'. It entered English as a financial term in the 18th century and was later adopted into Spanish business jargon.

문화적 맥락

In many Spanish-speaking countries, extra pay is often referred to as 'paga extra' (like the 13th or 14th month pay). This is a legal requirement, unlike a performance bonus which is discretionary.

예시

1

El gerente recibió un buen bonus por los resultados anuales.

everyday

The manager received a good bonus for the annual results.

2

La empresa otorgará una gratificación extraordinaria a los empleados.

formal

The company will grant an extraordinary bonus to the employees.

3

¡Qué suerte, te dieron un bonus por el proyecto!

informal

Lucky you, they gave you a bonus for the project!

4

Los incentivos financieros actúan como un bonus motivacional.

academic

Financial incentives act as a motivational bonus.

어휘 가족

명사
bonificación
동사
bonificar
형용사
bonificable

자주 쓰는 조합

Recibir un bonus To receive a bonus
Bonus de productividad Productivity bonus
Pagar un bonus To pay a bonus

자주 쓰는 구문

Bonus de fin de año

Year-end bonus

Bonus por desempeño

Performance bonus

Sin bonus

Without a bonus

자주 혼동되는 단어

bonus vs Prima

Prima is a more traditional Spanish term for a bonus or insurance premium. It is preferred in formal legal or financial documents.

bonus vs Comisión

A commission is a specific percentage of a sale, whereas a bonus is a general reward that may not be tied to a single transaction.

문법 패턴

Recibir un bonus por [causa] Obtener un bonus de [cantidad/tipo] Otorgar un bonus a [destinatario]

Use synonyms for formal writing

In formal documents, use 'gratificación' or 'prima' instead of 'bonus'. This ensures your writing sounds professional and avoids excessive Anglicisms.

Do not confuse with gift

A bonus is typically earned through performance, whereas a gift is usually given without specific conditions. Don't use them interchangeably in HR contexts.

Corporate culture and bonuses

In many Spanish-speaking countries, the 'paga extra' (extra salary payment) is a cultural standard, which is different from a performance bonus. Distinguish between these two concepts.

셀프 테스트

fill blank

Completa la frase con la palabra correcta.

Debido a que superé mis objetivos de ventas, recibí un ___ al final del año.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: bonus

El contexto de superar objetivos indica una recompensa extra, lo cual define al bonus.

multiple choice

Selecciona el significado correcto.

¿Qué implica recibir un bonus?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Un pago adicional por desempeño

El bonus es una recompensa positiva y extra, no un castigo o cambio de contrato.

sentence building

Ordena la frase correctamente.

el / recibió / un / bonus / empleado / excelente / por / desempeño

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: El empleado recibió un bonus por excelente desempeño

Sigue la estructura lógica Sujeto + Verbo + Objeto + Causa.

점수: /3

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

Generalmente, el bonus no es obligatorio a menos que esté estipulado en el contrato laboral. Depende de las políticas de la empresa y del cumplimiento de objetivos.

Sí, aunque es un anglicismo, está totalmente aceptado en el mundo empresarial. La RAE sugiere usar 'prima' o 'gratificación' si se busca un término más puramente español.

La comisión suele estar directamente ligada a un porcentaje de una venta específica. El bonus es más amplio y puede basarse en objetivos globales de la empresa o desempeño general.

Sí, en el mundo del entretenimiento, un 'bonus' puede ser contenido extra en un DVD o una habilidad especial en un videojuego. Es cualquier extra positivo.

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