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    Merezco (en. I deserve)

    /meˈɾesko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To have the right to receive something based on facts or qualities.
    For my effort, I deserve recognition.
    Por mi esfuerzo, merezco un reconocimiento.
    To be worthy of something.
    She deserves respect for her dedication.
    Ella merece respeto por su dedicación.
    To receive something as a result of an action.
    He deserves a reward for his help.
    Él merece una recompensa por su ayuda.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'merere', which means 'to earn' or 'to be worthy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I deserve the best
    Indicates that a person believes they have the right to the best in life.
    merezco lo mejor
    I don't deserve this
    Expresses that someone feels they are not worthy of what they are experiencing.
    no merezco esto
    To deserve a second chance
    To have the right to a new opportunity after a mistake.
    merecer una segunda oportunidad

    Related Words

    to deserve
    To have the right to something.
    merecer
    deserving
    Quality of deserving.
    merecimiento
    may deserve
    Present subjunctive form of 'to deserve'.
    merezca

    Slang Meanings

    I deserve what I have.
    After all the work I’ve done, I deserve what I have!
    Después de todo el trabajo que he hecho, ¡pues merezco lo que tengo!
    You don’t deserve that treatment.
    You are a good person, you don’t deserve that treatment.
    Eres una buena persona, no mereces ese trato.