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    Merecían (en. Deserved)

    /meɾeˈθjan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To have the right to receive something based on merits or qualities.
    They deserved to win the award for their effort.
    Ellos merecían ganar el premio por su esfuerzo.
    To be worthy of something.
    They deserved to be recognized for their hard work.
    Merecían ser reconocidos por su trabajo arduo.
    To justify or have sufficient value for something.
    The students deserved a better opportunity.
    Los estudiantes merecían una mejor oportunidad.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be worth it
    Justifying the effort or risk taken.
    merecer la pena
    to deserve applause
    Being worthy of recognition or praise.
    merecer un aplauso
    to deserve something
    Having the right to something by merit.
    merecer algo

    Related Words

    to deserve
    To have the right to receive something.
    merecer
    merit
    A quality or characteristic that makes someone deserving of something.
    mérito
    dignity
    A quality that makes someone worthy of respect or recognition.
    dignidad

    Slang Meanings

    To deserve something good in life.
    After all the effort, they deserved that vacation.
    Después de todo el esfuerzo, merecían esa vacaciones.
    To be valued or recognized.
    Those kids deserved an award for their talent.
    Esos chicos merecían un premio por su talento.