bonus

/ˈbɔ.nus/
nounIntermediate
general

An extra payment or benefit given to someone, often as a reward or incentive.

Il bonus di fine anno è stato molto generoso.

The year-end bonus was very generous.

💡

Common in employment contexts, but also used for other types of extra benefits.

marketing

An additional advantage or feature, often in a product or service.

Questo telefono ha un bonus di un anno di garanzia.

This phone comes with a bonus of one year of warranty.

💡

Used in advertising to highlight extra value.

Collocations

bonus di produzioneproduction bonusbonus natalizioChristmas bonusbonus di fine annoyear-end bonus

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Related Phrases

dare un bonusphrase
to give a bonus
ricevere un bonusphrase
to receive a bonus

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Bonus' is frequently used in work-related contexts, but it can also apply to other areas like products or services.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning of 'bonus' can vary slightly depending on the context, so pay attention to the field it's used in.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'bonus' meaning 'good', originally referring to something beneficial or advantageous.

📝Usage Notes

In Italian, 'bonus' is often used in employment contexts for extra payments, but it can also refer to any additional benefit or advantage in various fields.

Word Breakdown

bonus
good or advantageous
root
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese