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    Mereció (en. Deserved)

    /meɾeˈθio/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To obtain something considered fair or appropriate by virtue of a fact or action.
    He deserved the recognition for his dedication.
    Él mereció el reconocimiento por su dedicación.
    To be worthy or deserving of something.
    She deserves all the good things that happen to her.
    Ella merece todo lo bueno que le sucede.
    To receive a reward or punishment based on the actions taken.
    Those who worked hard deserved their success.
    Los que trabajaron duro merecieron su éxito.

    Etymology

    The verb 'deserve' comes from the Latin 'mereri', which means 'to earn' or 'to deserve'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    worth it
    Justifying an action by its benefits.
    merecer la pena
    deserving of respect
    Being deserving of being treated with consideration.
    merecer un respeto
    nothing worth it
    Indicates that there is not enough reason to act.
    nada que merezca la pena

    Related Words

    deserving
    That deserves something.
    merecedor
    I deserve
    First person singular of the present indicative of the verb to deserve.
    merezco
    deserved
    That has been deserved or earned by actions.
    merecido

    Slang Meanings

    To deserve something in an informal context.
    If you do a good job, you deserve some beers!
    Si haces un buen trabajo, ¡te mereces unas cervezas!
    Referring to someone who 'deserves' something negative due to their actions.
    That attitude earned him a reprimand.
    Esa actitud le mereció una reprimenda.