Translation and Meaning
- Word: merecer
- Language: Spanish
- Meaning: deserve
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: Spanish Logro y Progreso
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Example Sentences
- Aquellos que trabajan duro merecen ser reconocidos y recompensados por su logro. English: Those who work hard deserve to be recognized and rewarded for their achievement.
When and How to Use "merecer"
Use "merecer" when you want to talk about "deserve" in Spanish. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the Spanish Logro y Progreso topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Spanish study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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