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merit in Spanish

merit in Spanish is mérito, merecimiento, ameritar — merit means a quality that deserves praise, reward, or recognition.

merit in Spanish

mérito
noun
(countable) A claim to commendation or a reward.
mérito
noun
(countable, uncountable) Something deserving or worthy of positive recognition or reward.
merecimiento
noun
(countable, uncountable) Something deserving or worthy of positive recognition or reward.
ameritar
verb
(transitive) To deserve, to earn.
meritar
verb
(transitive) To deserve, to earn.

What does "merit" mean?

  1. noun A quality that deserves praise, reward, or recognition.
    "The judges praised the film for its artistic merit and clever script."
  2. verb To deserve or earn something, whether good or bad.
    "Your idea merits serious consideration, so let's discuss it at the next meeting."
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merit in a sentence

  • The judges praised the film for its artistic merit and clever script.
  • The proposal has real merit and deserves a closer look.
  • Your idea merits serious consideration, so let's discuss it at the next meeting.
  • Such rude behaviour merits a stern word from the teacher.

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What is "merit" in Spanish?
"merit" in Spanish is mérito, merecimiento, ameritar. merit means: A quality that deserves praise, reward, or recognition.
How do you use "merit" in a sentence?
Example: "The judges praised the film for its artistic merit and clever script." In Spanish, "merit" is mérito, merecimiento, ameritar.
Are there other ways to say "merit" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "merit": mérito, merecimiento, ameritar, meritar.
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