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    Méritos (en. Merits)

    /ˈmeɾitos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Qualities that make a person worthy of recognition.
    His academic merits earned him a scholarship.
    Sus méritos académicos le valieron una beca.
    Facts or actions that justify an award or reward.
    The merits of his work were recognized at the ceremony.
    Los méritos de su trabajo fueron reconocidos en la ceremonia.
    Virtues or properties that something has to be appreciated.
    The merits of this recipe are its simplicity and flavor.
    Los méritos de esta receta son su sencillez y sabor.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'meritum', which means 'merit.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have merits
    To be worthy of recognition or reward.
    tener méritos
    to recognize merits
    To appreciate and validate someone's qualities or achievements.
    reconocer los méritos
    by virtue of
    In consideration of someone's achievements or qualities.
    a mérito de

    Related Words

    merit
    The quality of being deserving of something.
    merecimiento
    value
    The importance or meaning of something.
    valor
    recognition
    The act of valuing and accepting something as valid.
    reconocimiento

    Slang Meanings

    To be in good standing because of your skills.
    That guy really has merits in his work.
    Ese tipo realmente tiene méritos en su trabajo.
    To do something that impresses and deserves applause.
    What you achieved is worthy of merits.
    Lo que lograste es digno de méritos.