Merecen (en. Deserve)

/meɾeˈsen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicate that someone or something has value or a reward for their actions.

Students deserve recognition for their effort.

Los estudiantes merecen reconocimiento por su esfuerzo.

To be worthy of something.

She deserves all the happiness in the world.

Ella merece toda la felicidad del mundo.

Having done something that justifies an action or reward.

Employees deserve a raise for their dedication.

Los empleados merecen un aumento de sueldo por su dedicación.

From the Latin 'merere', which means 'to earn' or 'to deserve'.

worth it

To be valuable enough to be considered.

merecer la pena

deserve respect

They are worthy of receiving consideration and honor.

merecen respeto

deserve a chance

They have the right to receive a chance for success.

merecen una oportunidad

deserving

Quality of someone who deserves.

merecimiento

deserving person

Worthy of deserving.

merecedor

You don't deserve it.

That attitude doesn't deserve it.

Esa actitud no lo merece.

Deserve a break.

After so much work, you deserve a rest.

Después de tanto trabajo, mereces un descanso.