Merecer (en. Deserve)

/meɾeˈθeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To have the right to receive something

She deserves recognition for her dedication.

Ella merece un reconocimiento por su dedicación.

To be worthy of something

This book deserves to be read.

Este libro merece ser leído.

To obtain what has been earned

After so much effort, you deserve a break.

Después de tanto esfuerzo, mereces un descanso.

It comes from the Latin 'merere', which means 'to earn' or 'to deserve'.

be worth it

To be worthy of being achieved or considered.

merecer la pena

deserve applause

To be worthy of recognition or celebration.

merecer un aplauso

deserve more

To have the ability or right to receive greater reward or recognition.

merecer más

merit

Quality of being worthy of something.

mérito

recognize

To give or manifest the merit one has.

reconocer

worth

Importance or usefulness of something.

valor

Deserve a break

After a tough year, deserving a break is fair.

Después de un año duro, merecer un break es lo justo.

Deserve glory

The player deserves glory after his great performance.

El jugador merecer la gloria después de su gran actuación.