retribuita

Retribuida is a feminine form of the participle retribuido (or retribuida) used in several Romance languages to indicate that someone or something is compensated or paid for services, work, or rewards. It describes activity, work, or compensation that is provided in exchange for a consideration such as wages, salary, or fees. The term is commonly found in formal or legal, economic, and academic contexts rather than in everyday speech.

Etymology and usage across languages: Retribuida derives from the verb retribuir, meaning to reward or repay. In Italian, phrases like lavoro retribuito denote paid work. In Spanish, retribuida or retribuido appears in contexts that emphasize remuneration, such as tareas o servicios retribuidos, though the more common daily terms are remunerado or pagado. In Portuguese, retribuída functions similarly, used to label compensated activities or services. In all cases, the word carries a formal tone and is closely aligned with the notion of compensation rather than mere obligation.

Context and nuance: Retribuida contrasts with terms for unpaid or voluntary activities, such as lavoro non retribuito or trabajo no retribuido. It is often encountered in contract language, labor economics, social policy discussions, and historical analyses of wage systems. While a direct English equivalent is remunerated or paid, retribuida itself is primarily employed in Romance-language texts.

See also: remúnerado, remunerado, compensación. Translation considerations vary by language, with retribuida best rendered as remunerated or paid in English.