redemption

S2 W2

BrE /rɪ'dɛpʃən/ AmE /rɪ'dɛpʃən/

noun en → es

1 RECOVERY [uncountable] B2

the act of being saved from a difficult situation or problem

recuperación, salvación, liberación

  • a chance for redemption

Collocations chance for redemption · path to redemption

  • He was given a second chance at redemption.

    Se le dio una segunda oportunidad para redención.

2 PAYMENT [uncountable] C1

the act of paying money to get something back, such as a ticket or pass that you had lost or damaged

restitución, devolución, pago por recuperación

  • pay for redemption

Collocations redeem a ticket · redeem a pass

  • You can redeem your lost ticket by paying the fee.

    Puedes recuperar tu boleto perdido pagando la tarifa.

3 SPIRITUAL [uncountable] C1

the act of being forgiven for your sins or wrong actions, especially in a religious context

salvación espiritual, redención religiosa

  • seek redemption

Collocations seek spiritual redemption · find redemption in religion

  • He sought redemption through prayer and good deeds.

    Buscó redención a través de la oración y buenas acciones.

4 LEGAL [uncountable] C1

the act of officially canceling a debt, obligation, or punishment

cancelación legal, anulación de deuda

  • redeem a bond

Collocations redeem a debt · redeem a penalty

  • The company redeemed the bonds early.

    La empresa canceló las obligaciones anticipadamente.