Merezca (en. Deserve)

/meˈɾeθka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To have the right to something based on value, quality, or actions.

I hope I deserve an opportunity for my effort.

Espero que merezca una oportunidad por mi esfuerzo.

To be suitable to receive an honor, award, or punishment.

I hope I deserve recognition for my work.

Ojalá que merezca el reconocimiento por mi trabajo.

To be worth, to carry a price or value.

Anyone who works hard deserves to be rewarded.

Cualquiera que trabaje duro merece ser recompensado.

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

worth it

To be worthy of effort or sacrifice.

merecer la pena

deserve something

To have the right to receive something.

merecer algo

not deserve

Not to be worthy of receiving something.

no merecer

deserve

To have the right to something.

merecer

merit

Quality of being worthy or deserving.

mérito

deserving

One who deserves something.

merecedor

To deserve special recognition.

My friend really deserves a round of applause for his effort.

Mi amigo realmente merece un aplauso por su esfuerzo.

To be worthy of respect or admiration.

That artist deserves all our admiration.

Ese artista merece toda nuestra admiración.