Mereces (en. You deserve)

/meˈɾeθes/ (en España) o /meˈɾeses/ (en América Latina)

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Having the right to something based on merits or qualities.

She deserves to win the first prize for her dedication.

Ella merece ganar el primer premio por su dedicación.

Being worthy of something, whether good or bad.

What he did was wrong, but that does not deserve such a severe punishment.

Lo que hizo estaba mal, pero eso no merece un castigo tan severo.

To obtain or receive what is attributed to a person.

He deserves all the good that is happening to him in life.

Él merece todo lo bueno que le está pasando en la vida.

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

you deserve the best

Indicates that someone has the right to positive experiences or things.

tú mereces lo mejor

it is worth it

Means that something justifies the effort or wait.

merece la pena

you don't deserve this

Expresses that someone does not have the right to suffer or experience something negative.

no mereces esto

deserving

The act of deserving something.

merecimiento

deserving

One who has the right to something.

merecedor

meritocracy

A system that grants rewards based on merit.

meritocracia

To earn what one deserves, especially in the context of social issues.

If you work hard, in the end, you deserve a break.

Si trabajas duro, al final mereces un descanso.

To be recognized for achievements or qualities.

That girl deserves the fame she has achieved.

Esa chica merece la fama que ha conseguido.