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    Mérito (en. Merit)

    /ˈmeɾito/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Quality that makes a person worthy of reward or recognition.
    His effort and dedication are a great merit.
    Su esfuerzo y dedicación son un gran mérito.
    Accomplishment or achievement that deserves to be valued.
    The merit of the discovery was of the whole team.
    El mérito del descubrimiento fue de todo el equipo.
    Value or importance attributed to something.
    The merit of this work lies in its originality.
    El mérito de esta obra radica en su originalidad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'meritum', meaning 'what is deserved'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to earn merit
    Achieving recognition for good actions or qualities.
    hacer mérito
    to have merit
    Being worthy of praise or recognition.
    tener mérito
    with merits
    Reference to something that has been achieved through effort.
    con méritos

    Related Words

    meritorious
    That has merit or is worthy of recognition.
    meritorio
    to deserve
    To be worthy of something, whether reward or recognition.
    merecer

    Slang Meanings

    Social recognition for skills
    That guy has so much merit that everyone respects him.
    Ese tipo tiene tanto mérito que todos lo respetan.
    Personal or professional achievement
    Her success in business is all her own merit.
    Su éxito en el negocio es todo mérito propio.