merecer — meaning in English

English meaning

• deserve verb To have earned or be entitled to something, whether good or bad, because of your past actions.
• earn verb To receive money in return for work done.

Senses

merecer is used for these senses in English:

• earn (transitive) To receive payment for work or for a role or position held (regardless of whether effort was applied or whether the remuneration is deserved or commensurate).

earn — full definition

1. verb To receive money in return for work done.
2. verb To gain something, such as respect or a reputation, through effort or merit.

Related Portuguese words