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B1 noun #4,500 सबसे आम 10 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

mérito

शीर्ष 4,500

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव mérito 30 सेकंड में

व्याख्या mérito in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should understand mérito as a way to say something is 'good' or 'hard work'. Think of it as a step above 'bien' or 'bueno'. If a friend draws a beautiful picture, you can say '¡Qué mérito tiene!' to mean 'That's impressive!'. You don't need to know all the complex grammar yet, just that it's a masculine noun used to praise effort. It's often used with the verb 'tener' (to have). For example, 'Tu español tiene mérito' (Your Spanish is impressive/commendable). At this stage, focus on the idea of 'effort leads to reward'. It's a positive word you can use to encourage others. You might see it in simple stories about people who work hard to reach a goal. Remember, it's 'el mérito', not 'la mérito'. Even at A1, using this word correctly will make you sound much more advanced than just using simple adjectives like 'difícil'. It shows you appreciate the struggle behind an achievement.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the A2 level, you can begin using mérito in more specific contexts, like talking about school or hobbies. You should be able to form simple sentences like 'Él estudia mucho, tiene mucho mérito'. You start to see the difference between 'suerte' (luck) and 'mérito' (earning it). You might use it to describe why someone won a game or got a good grade. It's also a good time to learn the phrase 'hacer méritos', which means doing things to get a result. For example, 'Hago méritos para ir de vacaciones' (I'm working hard/behaving well to go on vacation). You should also recognize it in the negative: 'No tiene mérito' (It's not impressive/it was easy). This level is about connecting the word to daily activities and simple cause-and-effect relationships. You're moving from just 'praising' to 'evaluating' effort in a basic way.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using mérito in professional and social settings. You can explain why something has merit using connectors like 'ya que' or 'debido a'. For example, 'Tiene mucho mérito que haya terminado el proyecto a tiempo, ya que estaba enfermo'. You also start using the plural 'méritos' to talk about qualifications on a CV or in a job interview. You should understand the nuance of 'quitar mérito' (to take away credit/downplay). This is a common social interaction where you might say, 'No quiero quitarle mérito a su idea, pero es muy cara'. At B1, you are expected to use the word to express opinions about fairness and achievement. You understand that 'mérito' is a key part of how society judges success. You can also use it in the context of 'mérito propio' to emphasize independence in achieving a goal.

At the B2 level, mérito becomes a tool for abstract discussion. You can debate the concept of 'meritocracia' and whether it truly exists in modern society. You use the word in formal writing to argue for or against certain policies. You understand legal or administrative terms like 'concurso de méritos'. Your vocabulary expands to include synonyms like 'valía' or 'merecimiento' and you know when to use each. You can use 'mérito' to talk about the intrinsic quality of a work of art or a scientific discovery. For example, 'El mérito de esta investigación reside en su originalidad'. You are also able to use it ironically or sarcastically in social contexts. Your mastery of the word allows you to discuss complex topics like social justice, professional ethics, and personal philosophy with nuance and precision.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C1 level, you use mérito with total fluency, including its most formal and literary applications. You might use phrases like 'contraer méritos' or 'en atención a los méritos contraídos'. You can analyze the 'fondo del mérito' in a legal or philosophical argument, looking at the core substance rather than just the surface. You understand the historical and etymological roots of the word and how it has shaped Western thought on reward and punishment. In high-level professional environments, you use 'baremo de méritos' to discuss recruitment strategies. Your use of the word is precise; you never confuse it with 'éxito' or 'crédito'. You can write sophisticated essays on how 'mérito' interacts with 'igualdad de oportunidades'. You use the word to navigate the most subtle social and professional hierarchies in the Spanish-speaking world.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C2 level, your understanding of mérito is indistinguishable from that of an educated native speaker. You can appreciate the word's use in classical Spanish literature and its evolution over centuries. You can engage in deep philosophical debates about the nature of 'merit' vs. 'grace' or 'luck' at a near-academic level. You use the word effortlessly in complex rhetorical structures. You might use it in legal briefs, high-level political speeches, or literary criticism. You understand every possible connotation, from the most literal to the most metaphorical. For you, 'mérito' is not just a vocabulary word, but a conceptual pillar of the Spanish language that you can manipulate to express the finest shades of meaning. You can use it to critique the very foundations of social systems or to celebrate the highest peaks of human achievement with eloquence.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव

mérito 30 सेकंड में

Mérito means 'merit' or 'worth' and focuses on effort and deservingness.
It is a masculine noun used with 'tener' (to have) or 'hacer' (to earn).
Common in professional, academic, and moral contexts to praise hard work.
Essential for B1 learners to describe achievements beyond simple luck.

The Spanish word mérito is a fundamental concept in both everyday conversation and formal discourse, representing the quality of being worthy of praise, reward, or recognition. At its core, it refers to the value of an action or a person's character that justifies a positive outcome. Unlike simple luck or inheritance, mérito implies effort, skill, and intentionality. In Spanish culture, discussing one's 'méritos' is common in academic, professional, and moral contexts. When someone says 'eso tiene mucho mérito,' they are acknowledging that a task was difficult and required significant dedication.

Academic Context: In schools and universities, 'mérito académico' refers to the grades and achievements a student earns through study. It is the basis for scholarships and honors.
Professional Context: In the workplace, 'méritos' are the professional accomplishments that justify a promotion or a salary increase. It is often contrasted with 'enchufe' (nepotism).

Ganó el premio por su propio mérito, no por sus contactos.

Beyond the individual, the word also appears in the social concept of 'meritocracia' (meritocracy), a system where progress is based on ability and talent. However, in casual speech, you might hear 'no tiene mérito' when something was too easy or achieved through unfair means. Understanding this word is key to navigating Spanish social hierarchies and professional environments, as it touches upon the deeply held value of fairness. Whether you are praising a child for their 'mérito' in finishing a puzzle or discussing the 'méritos' of a legal case, the word carries a weight of moral and practical validation. It is not just about the result, but the 'why' and 'how' behind it. This distinction is vital for B1 learners to grasp, as it moves beyond simple adjectives like 'bueno' or 'difícil' into the realm of evaluation and judgment.

Reconocer el mérito ajeno es una señal de nobleza.

Moral Worth: The internal value of doing the right thing, especially when it is difficult.

Hacer un examen sin estudiar y aprobar no tiene ningún mérito.

El mérito de la victoria es de todo el equipo.

Es un joven con muchos méritos para el puesto.

Legal Usage: 'Entrar en el fondo del mérito' refers to examining the actual substance or facts of a case.

Using mérito correctly requires understanding its common collocations and verbal pairings. The most frequent verb associated with it is tener (to have). When we say 'esto tiene mérito,' we are highlighting the difficulty or the worthiness of an action. Another essential verb is hacer (to do/make). 'Hacer méritos' means to perform actions that will eventually lead to a reward or a positive reputation. For instance, if you want a promotion, you 'haces méritos' by working overtime or taking on extra projects.

Tener mérito: Used to express that something is commendable. 'Tiene mucho mérito que hables español tan bien.'
Quitar mérito: To downplay someone's achievement. 'No quiero quitarle mérito, pero tuvo mucha ayuda.'

Está haciendo méritos para que lo asciendan el mes que viene.

In more formal writing, you might encounter 'en atención a sus méritos' (in consideration of their merits) or 'por méritos propios' (by one's own merit). These phrases emphasize that the outcome was earned solely through the individual's efforts. When discussing competitions, we often use 'contraer méritos' (to acquire/earn merits), though this is slightly more literary. Another interesting structure is 'dar mérito a alguien,' which means to give someone credit for something. If a group project succeeds, you should 'dar mérito' to all participants. Conversely, 'desmerecer' is the verb used when something loses its merit or value.

Su trabajo no tiene ningún mérito porque se lo hizo su padre.

Reconocer el mérito: To acknowledge someone's worth. 'Es importante reconocer el mérito de los científicos.'

Logró el puesto por méritos propios.

No hay que quitarle mérito a su esfuerzo, aunque no ganara.

Debemos analizar los méritos de cada propuesta antes de decidir.

Tiene mucho mérito haber terminado la carrera trabajando a tiempo completo.

Acreditar méritos: To provide proof of achievements, common in job applications.

You will encounter mérito in a variety of real-world scenarios, ranging from the living room to the boardroom. In Spanish households, parents often use it to teach children the value of hard work. You might hear a mother say to her child, 'Si quieres ese juguete, tienes que hacer méritos,' implying the child needs to behave well or help around the house to earn it. In the world of sports, commentators frequently use the word to describe a team's performance. If a smaller team beats a giant, the commentator will inevitably say, 'La victoria tiene un mérito increíble,' highlighting the disparity in resources and the sheer effort required.

News & Media: Journalists use it when discussing awards like the 'Premios Princesa de Asturias' or the 'Óscars', focusing on the artistic or social merit of the winners.
Legal/Judicial: In court reports, you might hear about the 'méritos de la causa', referring to the factual basis of a legal proceeding.

El jurado valoró los méritos literarios de la novela.

In politics, the debate over 'meritocracia' is a hot topic. You'll hear politicians argue about whether the system truly rewards mérito or if it favors those with existing privileges. In social circles, if someone achieves something difficult despite having many obstacles (like learning a language in a short time), friends will say, '¡Eso tiene mucho mérito!' as a form of high praise. It's more than just saying 'good job'; it's acknowledging the struggle. Even in romantic contexts, someone might say they are 'haciendo méritos' to win someone's heart by being extra attentive and kind.

No le quites mérito al equipo; jugaron muy bien bajo presión.

Public Administration: 'Concurso de méritos' is a process where jobs are awarded based on previous experience and qualifications rather than just an exam.

En la vida, a veces el mérito no es suficiente para tener éxito.

Es una medalla al mérito en el trabajo.

¿Qué mérito tiene ganar si haces trampa?

Daily Phrases: 'Tener su mérito' is often used to give a backhanded compliment or to admit something is better than expected.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make is confusing mérito with its related verb merecer (to deserve). While they are related, 'mérito' is the noun (the worth) and 'merecer' is the action. You cannot say 'yo mérito un premio'; you must say 'yo merezco un premio' or 'tengo méritos para el premio'. Another common error is gender agreement. Because it ends in 'o', it is masculine, but learners sometimes treat abstract nouns as feminine by default. Always say 'mucho mérito', never 'mucha mérito'.

Mistake: Confusing with 'Merecimiento': 'Merecimiento' is also 'merit', but it's used less frequently in common speech and refers more to the state of being deserving rather than the achievement itself.
Mistake: Using 'Mérito' for 'Credit' in Financial Terms: In English, 'credit' can mean merit or financial credit. In Spanish, 'mérito' is only for worth/achievement. For money, use 'crédito'.

Incorrecto: Ella tiene mucha mérito. Correcto: Ella tiene mucho mérito.

Learners also often forget the preposition 'de' when using it in specific phrases. It's 'el mérito de haber hecho algo' (the merit of having done something). Using it without the 'de' sounds unnatural. Furthermore, avoid using 'mérito' as a synonym for 'success' (éxito) in all cases. 'Éxito' is the result; 'mérito' is why you deserve that result. You can have 'éxito' without 'mérito' (e.g., winning the lottery), but you can also have 'mérito' without 'éxito' (e.g., working hard but failing).

No confunda el éxito con el mérito.

False Friend Warning: While 'merit' and 'mérito' are cognates, the Spanish word is used much more frequently in casual conversation than the English 'merit'.

Incorrecto: No le des el mérito por el dinero. Correcto: No le des el crédito (if referring to money/financial recognition).

Hacer méritos (plural) is the standard phrase for 'working towards something'. Don't use the singular here.

¿Tiene mérito estudiar solo un día antes? No, no mucho.

Regional Variations: In some Latin American countries, 'tener mérito' might be replaced by 'tener valía', but 'mérito' remains universally understood.

To sound more like a native speaker, it's helpful to know synonyms and related terms that can replace mérito depending on the nuance. Valor is a common alternative when talking about the worth of something, though 'valor' can also mean courage or price. Merecimiento is more formal and emphasizes the state of being worthy. Virtud can be used when the merit comes from a moral or character trait.

Mérito vs. Valor: 'Mérito' is earned; 'valor' can be inherent. You have 'mérito' for working hard; a diamond has 'valor' just for existing.
Mérito vs. Logro: 'Logro' is the achievement itself (the trophy); 'mérito' is the quality of the effort that led to the achievement.

Su mayor virtud es su capacidad de trabajo, lo cual le da mucho mérito.

In academic settings, you might hear 'excelencia'. While 'mérito' is about being worthy, 'excelencia' is about being at the very top. Another useful term is 'crédito', but as mentioned before, use it carefully. In the phrase 'dar crédito', it means to believe someone or give them recognition, similar to 'dar mérito'. If you want to talk about someone who doesn't deserve something, you can say they lack 'merecimiento'. For negative merit, the word is 'demérito', though it is less common in everyday speech.

Es un logro impresionante, pero el mérito es de sus profesores.

Aptitud: Natural ability. Often combined with 'mérito' in job descriptions: 'se valorará la aptitud y los méritos'.

No hay comparación entre el mérito de uno y otro.

Su valía como profesional es indiscutible.

Hizo el trabajo con gran perfección, lo que aumenta su mérito.

Relevancia: Significance. Sometimes used when discussing the 'mérito' of an argument or research paper.

How Formal Is It?

रोचक तथ्य

The Latin root 'merēre' is also the source of the English word 'mercenary' (someone who works for pay/reward).

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /ˈmeɾito/

US /ˈmeɾito/

First syllable (mé-ri-to). It is a 'proparoxytone' (esdrújula) word.

तुकबंदी

pretérito emérito benemérito espíritu (near rhyme) crédito (near rhyme) débito súbito ámbito

आम गलतियाँ

Stressing the second syllable (me-RI-to).
Pronouncing the 'r' as an English 'r'.
Making the final 'o' sound like 'oh'.
Omitting the accent mark when writing.
Treating it as a feminine noun.

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 2/5

Easy to recognize due to the English cognate 'merit'.

लिखना 3/5

Requires remembering the accent mark and gender.

बोलना 3/5

Natural use in idioms like 'hacer méritos' takes practice.

श्रवण 2/5

Clear pronunciation, usually easy to catch.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

bueno trabajo esfuerzo premio tener

आगे सीखें

merecer valía logro éxito recompensa

उन्नत

meritocracia baremo concurso desmerecer intrínseco

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Esdrújula words

MÉRITO always has an accent because the stress is on the third-to-last syllable.

Nouns ending in -o

Usually masculine: EL mérito, MUCHO mérito.

Infinitive as subject

Tener mérito ESTUDIAR (Studying is commendable).

Plural for repeated actions

Hacer MÉRITOS (Doing many things to earn something).

Preposition 'de' with nouns

El mérito DE la propuesta (The merit OF the proposal).

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

Tu trabajo tiene mucho mérito.

Your work is very commendable.

Uses 'mucho' because 'mérito' is masculine.

Haces méritos para un premio.

You are earning points for a prize.

Plural 'méritos' refers to a series of actions.

No tiene mérito ganar así.

There is no merit in winning like that.

Negative construction 'no tiene'.

El mérito es de mi madre.

The credit belongs to my mother.

Definite article 'el'.

Es un libro con mucho mérito.

It's a book with a lot of merit.

Preposition 'con'.

Tiene mérito estudiar tanto.

It's commendable to study so much.

Infinitive 'estudiar' as the subject.

¡Qué mérito tienes!

How much merit you have! (You're amazing!)

Exclamatory '¡Qué...!'.

Es por tu propio mérito.

It's by your own merit.

Adjective 'propio' matches 'mérito'.

Ella hizo méritos para ser la capitana.

She earned her way to being the captain.

Verb 'hacer' in the past tense.

No le quites mérito a su esfuerzo.

Don't downplay his effort.

Imperative 'no le quites'.

El equipo ganó por mérito propio.

The team won by their own merit.

Phrase 'por mérito propio'.

Tiene mérito aprender chino en un año.

It's commendable to learn Chinese in a year.

Subject is the infinitive phrase.

Reconocemos el mérito de los voluntarios.

We recognize the merit of the volunteers.

Direct object with 'el'.

Es una medalla al mérito civil.

It's a medal for civil merit.

Preposition 'al' (a + el).

Ese examen no tenía ningún mérito.

That exam had no merit at all (it was too easy).

Determiner 'ningún'.

Hacer méritos en el trabajo es importante.

Earning credit at work is important.

Gerund/Infinitive usage.

Logró el ascenso por sus méritos profesionales.

He achieved the promotion through his professional merits.

Plural 'méritos' with an adjective.

No tiene ningún mérito aprobar si copias.

There's no merit in passing if you cheat.

Conditional 'si'.

El jurado valoró el mérito artístico de la obra.

The jury valued the artistic merit of the work.

Specific adjective 'artístico'.

Tiene mucho mérito cuidar de tres niños solo.

It's very commendable to take care of three children alone.

Adverb 'mucho' emphasizing the noun.

Quiero darte el mérito por esta gran idea.

I want to give you the credit for this great idea.

Phrase 'dar el mérito'.

La propuesta tiene sus méritos y sus fallos.

The proposal has its merits and its flaws.

Possessive 'sus'.

Hizo méritos suficientes para la beca.

She earned enough merits for the scholarship.

Adjective 'suficientes'.

No hay que quitarle mérito al descubrimiento.

We shouldn't downplay the discovery.

Periphrasis 'hay que'.

El sistema se basa en la meritocracia y el mérito personal.

The system is based on meritocracy and personal merit.

Abstract noun usage.

Contrajo méritos suficientes durante su carrera militar.

He earned sufficient merits during his military career.

Formal verb 'contraer'.

Es una cuestión de mérito, no de favoritismo.

It's a matter of merit, not favoritism.

Contrast 'no de'.

La novela carece de mérito literario según la crítica.

The novel lacks literary merit according to the critics.

Verb 'carecer de'.

Debemos analizar el fondo del mérito en este juicio.

We must analyze the substance of the merit in this trial.

Legal terminology.

Acreditar los méritos es un requisito para el puesto.

Proving one's merits is a requirement for the position.

Formal verb 'acreditar'.

Tiene el mérito de haber sido el primero en llegar.

He has the merit of having been the first to arrive.

Preposition 'de' + compound infinitive.

No desmerezcas el mérito de los que te precedieron.

Do not disparage the merit of those who came before you.

Subjunctive imperative.

Se le otorgó la gran cruz al mérito aeronáutico.

He was awarded the grand cross for aeronautical merit.

Passive 'se le otorgó'.

La resolución del conflicto tiene un mérito indiscutible.

The resolution of the conflict has indisputable merit.

Adjective 'indiscutible'.

Su discurso puso de relieve los méritos de la democracia.

His speech highlighted the merits of democracy.

Idiom 'poner de relieve'.

Es un baremo de méritos muy estricto para los funcionarios.

It is a very strict merit scale for civil servants.

Administrative term 'baremo'.

La obra tiene el mérito de haber roto con la tradición.

The work has the merit of having broken with tradition.

Nuanced artistic critique.

No se puede entrar en el mérito de la causa todavía.

One cannot enter into the merits of the case yet.

Legal phrase 'entrar en el mérito'.

Fue una victoria sin mérito, fruto del azar.

It was a victory without merit, the fruit of chance.

Contrast 'mérito' vs 'azar'.

Reconocer el mérito ajeno es propio de personas sabias.

Recognizing others' merit is characteristic of wise people.

Philosophical observation.

La aporía de la meritocracia reside en la desigualdad de origen.

The paradox of meritocracy lies in the inequality of origin.

High-level academic vocabulary.

Su trayectoria es un compendio de méritos y sacrificios.

His career is a compendium of merits and sacrifices.

Metaphorical 'compendio'.

El tribunal falló a favor atendiendo a los méritos presentados.

The court ruled in favor, considering the merits presented.

Legal gerund 'atendiendo a'.

No desmerece en absoluto el mérito de su predecesor.

It does not in the least diminish the merit of his predecessor.

Formal negation 'no desmerece en absoluto'.

El mérito intrínseco de la teoría fue validado por pares.

The intrinsic merit of the theory was peer-validated.

Adjective 'intrínseco'.

Se cuestiona el mérito de las élites en el panorama actual.

The merit of the elites in the current landscape is questioned.

Impersonal 'se'.

La distinción entre mérito y gracia es central en la teología.

The distinction between merit and grace is central to theology.

Theological context.

Hacer méritos ante la historia requiere una visión trascendental.

Earning merit before history requires a transcendental vision.

Abstract metaphorical usage.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

tener mérito

hacer méritos

quitar mérito

mérito propio

baremo de méritos

concurso de méritos

mérito académico

dar mérito

sin mérito

mérito literario

सामान्य वाक्यांश

Eso tiene su mérito

— Admitting something is better or harder than it looks.

Hacer la cena para diez personas tiene su mérito.

Por méritos propios

— Doing something without outside help.

Llegó a la cima por méritos propios.

No tiene ningún mérito

— Saying something was too easy or unfair.

Ganarles no tiene ningún mérito, son muy malos.

Reconocer el mérito

— To give credit where it's due.

Debemos reconocer el mérito de su trabajo.

Hacer méritos con el jefe

— Trying to impress the boss.

Llega temprano para hacer méritos con el jefe.

En atención a sus méritos

— Formal way to say 'because of their achievements'.

Fue elegido en atención a sus méritos.

Méritos contraídos

— Achievements earned over time.

Se valorarán los méritos contraídos en el extranjero.

Quitarle el mérito a alguien

— To belittle someone's achievement.

No intentes quitarle el mérito a María.

Gran cruz al mérito

— A specific type of high-level award.

Recibió la gran cruz al mérito naval.

Fondo del mérito

— The core substance of a matter.

El juez no entró en el fondo del mérito.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

mérito vs crédito

Crédito is financial or 'belief'; mérito is worth/effort.

mérito vs éxito

Éxito is the result; mérito is the quality of the effort.

mérito vs premio

Premio is the physical prize; mérito is why you get it.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"Hacer méritos para algo"

— To act in a way that leads to a certain (often negative) result.

Estás haciendo méritos para que te echen.

informal

"Tener su aquel (y su mérito)"

— To have a certain charm and worth.

Ese cuadro tiene su aquel y su mérito.

informal

"No haber mérito en la victoria"

— Winning without a real challenge.

Sin rival, no hay mérito en la victoria.

neutral

"Cargar con el mérito"

— To take all the credit for oneself.

Él siempre quiere cargar con el mérito del grupo.

neutral

"Poner en valor el mérito"

— To highlight the worth of something.

Es hora de poner en valor el mérito de los jóvenes.

formal

"Mérito de guerra"

— Achievements in battle.

Fue ascendido por méritos de guerra.

historical/formal

"A falta de mérito"

— When there is no worth to back something up.

A falta de mérito, usó sus contactos.

neutral

"Sin desmerecer el mérito"

— Without taking away from the worth.

Sin desmerecer el mérito de Juan, Pedro fue mejor.

formal

"Hacerse acreedor de méritos"

— To become deserving of recognition.

Se hizo acreedor de grandes méritos.

literary

"Mérito sobrados"

— Having more than enough merit.

Tiene méritos sobrados para el puesto.

neutral

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

mérito vs merecer

Both relate to 'merit'.

Merecer is a verb (to deserve); mérito is a noun (worth).

Merezco el premio por mi mérito.

mérito vs merecimiento

Both mean 'merit'.

Merecimiento is more formal and refers to the state of being worthy.

Recibió el honor con merecimiento.

mérito vs valía

Both refer to worth.

Valía is often more personal/intrinsic competence.

Es un hombre de gran valía.

mérito vs logro

Both relate to success.

Logro is the achievement; mérito is the deserving quality.

Su mayor logro fue gracias a su mérito.

mérito vs virtud

Both are positive traits.

Virtud is a moral trait; mérito is an earned quality.

Su virtud es la honestidad, su mérito es el trabajo.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

Tiene [mucho] mérito.

Tiene mucho mérito.

Hacer méritos para [sustantivo/infinitivo].

Hago méritos para el premio.

No le quites mérito a [persona/acción].

No le quites mérito a su trabajo.

[Acción] tiene el mérito de [infinitivo].

Su libro tiene el mérito de ser original.

En atención a sus méritos...

En atención a sus méritos, fue ascendido.

Contraer méritos suficientes para...

Contrajo méritos suficientes para la distinción.

Por méritos propios.

Ganó por méritos propios.

Carecer de mérito.

La idea carece de mérito.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

mérito

merecimiento

demérito

meritocracia

क्रिया

merecer

desmerecer

meritar (rare)

विशेषण

meritorio

merecido

emérito

benemérito

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

High in both spoken and written Spanish.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

La mérito → El mérito
It's a masculine noun.
Mucha mérito → Mucho mérito
Adjectives must match the masculine gender.
Yo mérito un premio → Yo merezco un premio
You need the verb 'merecer', not the noun 'mérito'.
Quitar el merito → Quitar el mérito
Missing the tilde changes the pronunciation and is a spelling error.
Dar mérito por dinero → Dar crédito
Use 'crédito' for financial recognition or believing someone.

सुझाव

Use with 'Tener'

The most natural way to use it is 'Tiene mérito' + [infinitivo]. For example: 'Tiene mérito vivir solo a los 18'.

Watch the Accent

Always write the accent on 'mérito'. If you don't, it's a spelling error that changes the rhythm of the word.

Giving Credit

Use 'Te doy el mérito' to show humility and acknowledge a teammate's contribution. It builds good relationships.

CV Language

In a Spanish CV, use 'Otros méritos' for certifications, languages, or volunteer work that aren't your main degree.

Brown-nosing

Be careful with 'hacer méritos con el jefe'. It can be interpreted as being a 'pelota' (suck-up).

Meritocracy

Spain loves 'mérito' in public jobs. Understanding this helps you understand the 'oposiciones' culture.

Mérito vs Suerte

Always contrast 'mérito' with 'suerte' (luck) to emphasize that you earned your success.

Formal Letters

Use 'en atención a los méritos' when writing a recommendation letter for someone.

Catching the Sarcasm

If someone says '¡Qué mérito!' about something very easy, they are being sarcastic.

Daily Praise

Try to find one thing every day that 'tiene mérito' and say it out loud in Spanish.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of 'Merit' in English, but add an 'o' and stress the 'mé'. Mérito is the 'Me-Reward' you get for hard work.

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a gold medal with the word 'MÉRITO' engraved on it, sitting on top of a mountain of books.

Word Web

esfuerzo premio valor trabajo éxito justicia reconocimiento capacidad

चैलेंज

Try to use 'tiene mérito' three times today: once for a friend, once for yourself, and once for a famous person.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

From the Latin 'meritum', which is the neuter past participle of 'merēre' (to earn, to deserve).

मूल अर्थ: Something earned, a reward, or a service rendered.

It belongs to the Italic branch of the Indo-European family, specifically Romance.

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Be careful when using 'hacer méritos' with peers, as it can sometimes imply someone is trying too hard to please a superior.

In English, 'merit' is slightly more formal. In Spanish, 'mérito' is used in very casual contexts to mean 'impressive effort'.

Orden del Mérito Civil (Spanish civil order) The concept of 'Meritocracia' in political science Medalla al Mérito en el Trabajo

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वास्तविक संदर्भ

Workplace

hacer méritos para un ascenso
reconocer el mérito
baremo de méritos
méritos profesionales

Education

mérito académico
beca por méritos
tener mérito estudiar
concurso de méritos

Sports

victoria con mérito
quitar mérito al rival
mérito deportivo
ganar por mérito propio

Social/Family

¡Qué mérito tienes!
hacer méritos con los padres
no tiene mérito
dar el mérito a alguien

Legal/Politics

méritos de la causa
meritocracia
medalla al mérito
entrar en el mérito

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"¿Crees que el éxito en la vida depende más del mérito o de la suerte?"

"¿Qué cosa difícil has hecho que crees que tiene mucho mérito?"

"¿Es justo el sistema de méritos en tu lugar de trabajo o estudio?"

"¿Alguna vez alguien te ha quitado mérito por algo que hiciste?"

"¿Qué méritos crees que son los más importantes en un buen amigo?"

डायरी विषय

Describe un logro reciente que conseguiste por mérito propio y cómo te sentiste.

Escribe sobre una persona que admires y explica qué méritos tiene para ser tu modelo a seguir.

Reflexiona sobre si la sociedad actual realmente premia el mérito o si hay otros factores más importantes.

¿Qué méritos te gustaría haber contraído dentro de cinco años en tu carrera profesional?

Analiza una situación en la que sentiste que algo 'no tenía mérito' a pesar de ser un éxito.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

Es masculino: el mérito, un mérito, mucho mérito.

El mérito es el esfuerzo o valor que te hace digno de algo; el éxito es el resultado positivo final. Puedes tener éxito sin mérito (suerte).

Significa realizar acciones para ganar un premio, reconocimiento o una posición en el futuro.

Sí, 'méritos' se usa mucho para hablar de una lista de logros o puntos en un currículum.

Se dice 'dar mérito' o 'reconocer el mérito'.

Es un proceso de selección donde se eligen candidatos basándose en su experiencia y títulos, no solo en un examen.

Sí, siempre lleva tilde en la 'e' porque es una palabra esdrújula.

Significa decir que algo no es tan importante o difícil como parece, a menudo de forma injusta.

Sí, es muy común decir 'tiene mérito' para elogiar el esfuerzo de alguien en cualquier situación cotidiana.

El antónimo directo es 'demérito', aunque también se usan 'culpa' o 'indignidad' según el contexto.

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