Merecimientos (en. Merits)

/me.re.θi.mjen.tos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Quality of what is deserved.
The merits of his work were recognized with an award.
Los merecimientos de su trabajo fueron reconocidos con un premio.
A set of rights or rewards obtained by merits.
The merits of the students were reflected in their grades.
Los merecimientos de los estudiantes se reflejaron en sus calificaciones.
Outcomes of a person's actions that justify rewards or punishments.
The merits of the player led him to become the team captain.
Los merecimientos del jugador lo llevaron a ser el capitán del equipo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'meritamentum,' which relates to merit and what is deserved.

Common Phrases and Expressions

academic merits
Acknowledgment of achievements and efforts in the academic field.
merecimientos académicos
due to my merits
Expression that indicates something is achieved through one's own efforts and merits.
debido a mis merecimientos
professional merits
Acknowledgment of achievements in the workplace.
merecimientos profesionales

Related Words

merit
Value or quality of an action that deserves recognition.
mérito
reward
Prize or recognition awarded for an achievement.
recompensa
distinction
Special acknowledgment for merits or achievements.
distinción

Slang Meanings

Informal recognition of achievements within a social group.
That event was just for the merits; everyone wanted to attend.
Ese evento fue solo por los merecimientos, todos quisieron ir.
When someone receives an award without truly deserving it.
I don't know how he won; his merit was more due to luck than skill.
No sé cómo ganó, su merecimiento fue más por suerte que por habilidad.