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    Merced (en. Mercy)

    /merˈθeð/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Concession or grace given to a person.
    I received the king's mercy for my services.
    Recibí la merced del rey por mis servicios.
    In a religious context, a divine gift or present.
    God's mercy guides us in life.
    La merced de Dios nos guía en la vida.
    A work of charity or help provided to others.
    His mercy towards the needy is admirable.
    Su merced hacia los necesitados es admirable.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'mercĭtes', which means 'grace, favor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mercy of God
    Grace or divine favor.
    merced de Dios
    mercy of life
    Opportunity or gift offered in life.
    merced de la vida
    to grant mercy
    To grant help or favor to someone.
    dar merced

    Related Words

    mercedarian
    Related to the religious order of Mercy.
    mercedario
    little mercy
    Small mercy or grace.
    mercedita
    to grant mercy
    To give a mercy or benefit.
    mercedar

    Slang Meanings

    Expression of thanks in a colloquial context.
    After the gift, I said: thank you very much!
    Después del regalo, le dije: ¡muchas merced!
    Referring to something that is received unexpectedly.
    That money was a mercy that I didn’t expect.
    Ese dinero fue una merced que no esperaba.