em contrapartida

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in return, on the other hand
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/ẽ kõtɾapaʁˈt͡ʃidɐ/
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By way of compensation or as a contrasting benefit.

Examples

  • O plano custa mais, mas, em contrapartida, dura mais.
    The plan costs more, but in return it lasts longer.
  • O aluguel é alto. Em contrapartida, o bairro é tranquilo.
    The rent is high. On the other hand, the neighborhood is quiet.
  • Perdemos tempo. Em contrapartida, evitamos um erro.
    We lost time. On the other hand, we avoided a mistake.
  • Ela trabalha longe. Em contrapartida, ganha bem.
    She works far away. In return, she earns well.
  • Não haverá aumento. Em contrapartida, teremos mais folgas.
    There will be no raise. Instead, we will have more days off.

Similar words

em troca
por outro lado
em compensação

Meanings

A balancing point

comparison
neutral
Introduces something that makes up for a disadvantage or balances the point just made.

Examples

  • O aluguel é alto. Em contrapartida, o bairro é tranquilo.
    The rent is high. On the other hand, the neighborhood is quiet.
  • Ela trabalha longe. Em contrapartida, ganha bem.
    She works far away. In return, she earns well.
  • Perdemos tempo. Em contrapartida, evitamos um erro.
    We lost time. On the other hand, we avoided a mistake.
  • O plano custa mais, mas, em contrapartida, dura mais.
    The plan costs more, but in return it lasts longer.
  • Não haverá aumento. Em contrapartida, teremos mais folgas.
    There will be no raise. Instead, we will have more days off.

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Etymology

Em means “in” and contrapartida is something offered in return.

FAQ

What does em contrapartida mean?

By way of compensation or as a contrasting benefit.

Does em contrapartida signal a balance?

Yes. It presents another side, often a benefit that offsets a cost.

Can it start a sentence?

Yes. It often follows a sentence that states the drawback.

Is it the same as por outro lado?

The expressions overlap, but em contrapartida often suggests compensation.

How is em contrapartida pronounced?

The reference pronunciation is /ẽ kõtɾapaʁˈt͡ʃidɐ/.

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