15秒でわかる
- A warm way to say 'You earned this' after good news.
- Used to validate someone's hard work or long-waited success.
- Perfect for friends, family, and even supportive professional settings.
意味
This is a warm-hearted way to tell someone they truly deserve a success, a gift, or a happy moment. It is like saying 'You earned this' or 'You've got this coming to you' with a big smile.
主な例文
3 / 6A friend gets a job promotion
Parabéns pelo novo cargo, você merece!
Congrats on the new position, you deserve it!
A colleague finishes a difficult project
Bom descanso, você merece!
Have a good rest, you deserve it!
Texting a friend who just bought a house
Que casa linda! Você merece muito!
What a beautiful house! You really deserve it!
文化的背景
Brazilians are very enthusiastic. When they say 'Você merece!', it's often accompanied by a hug or a double kiss on the cheek. In Portugal, 'Tu mereces' is the standard among peers. Using 'Você' can sometimes be tricky as it can be seen as 'treating someone from above' in certain regions. In Luanda, the phrase is often used to celebrate family milestones, emphasizing that the individual's success is a blessing for the whole family. In modern Brazilian startups, 'Você merece' is part of the 'feedback culture' to boost morale and recognize 'over-delivery'.
The Social Media Rule
If you don't know what to comment on a friend's success photo, 'Você merece! 👏' is always the safest and best option.
Avoid Sarcasm
As a learner, avoid using this phrase sarcastically until you are very advanced, as it can sound very aggressive.
15秒でわかる
- A warm way to say 'You earned this' after good news.
- Used to validate someone's hard work or long-waited success.
- Perfect for friends, family, and even supportive professional settings.
What It Means
Você merece is a heartfelt acknowledgement of someone's merit. It is more than a simple 'congratulations'. It implies that the person worked hard or waited a long time. You are validating their happiness. It feels like a warm hug in word form.
How To Use It
Use it when someone shares good news. If a friend gets a promotion, say Você merece!. If they finally buy that dream car, say it again. You can use it alone or after Parabéns. It works perfectly in person or over text. Just add a few emojis to show your excitement.
When To Use It
Use it during celebrations and milestones. It is great for graduations, weddings, or new jobs. Use it when someone receives a compliment they try to brush off. It helps them accept the praise. It is also perfect for small wins. Did your friend finally find the perfect pair of shoes? Você merece!.
When NOT To Use It
Avoid using it for things that happen by pure luck. If someone wins the lottery, it sounds a bit strange. Use it for things involving effort or character. Do not use it sarcastically unless you are very close friends. Sarcasm can make it sound like you think they deserve something bad. Keep it positive and sincere.
Cultural Background
Brazilians and Portuguese speakers are generally very expressive. We love to celebrate others' victories. This phrase reflects a culture that values social harmony and support. It is a way to say 'I see your hard work'. It strengthens bonds by showing you are not jealous. It is a staple of social etiquette in Lusophone countries.
Common Variations
For extra emphasis, say Você merece muito!. This means 'You really deserve it!'. If you are talking to a group, use Vocês merecem!. In very informal settings, you might hear Merecido!. This just means 'Deserved!'. If someone is going through a hard time, you might say Você merece ser feliz. This means 'You deserve to be happy'.
使い方のコツ
The phrase is highly versatile and sits in the 'neutral' register. It is safe to use with friends, family, and colleagues. In Portugal, use `Tu mereces` for friends and `O senhor/A senhora merece` for formal situations.
The Social Media Rule
If you don't know what to comment on a friend's success photo, 'Você merece! 👏' is always the safest and best option.
Avoid Sarcasm
As a learner, avoid using this phrase sarcastically until you are very advanced, as it can sound very aggressive.
The 'Eu mereço' sigh
If you hear a Brazilian sigh and say 'Eu mereço...', they are actually annoyed, meaning 'I can't believe I have to deal with this'.
例文
6Parabéns pelo novo cargo, você merece!
Congrats on the new position, you deserve it!
A classic way to show you are happy for their career growth.
Bom descanso, você merece!
Have a good rest, you deserve it!
Acknowledging their hard work after a stressful period.
Que casa linda! Você merece muito!
What a beautiful house! You really deserve it!
Using 'muito' adds extra enthusiasm for a big milestone.
Aproveite as férias, você merece!
Enjoy the vacation, you deserve it!
Validating that they need and earned the time off.
Estou tão orgulhosa, você merece!
I'm so proud, you deserve it!
Expressing deep emotional support and pride.
Come essa pizza, você merece!
Eat that pizza, you deserve it!
A lighthearted way to encourage someone to treat themselves.
自分をテスト
Choose the best response to: 'Passei na prova de direção!'
Passei na prova de direção!
Passing a driving test is a positive achievement, so 'Você merece!' is the appropriate celebratory response.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'merecer'.
Vocês trabalharam muito, por isso _________ um bônus.
The subject is 'Vocês' (plural), so the verb must be 'merecem'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A friend is tired after cleaning the whole house.
After hard work like cleaning, a rest (descanso) is the logical reward.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Finalmente comprei meu primeiro carro!' B: 'Parabéns! _________.'
'Você merece' is the standard way to congratulate someone on a major purchase.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
When to say 'Você merece!'
Success
- • Promotion
- • Graduation
- • Winning
Kindness
- • Gifts
- • Compliments
- • Love
Self-Care
- • Rest
- • Treats
- • Vacation
練習問題バンク
4 問題Passei na prova de direção!
Passing a driving test is a positive achievement, so 'Você merece!' is the appropriate celebratory response.
Vocês trabalharam muito, por isso _________ um bônus.
The subject is 'Vocês' (plural), so the verb must be 'merecem'.
Situation: A friend is tired after cleaning the whole house.
After hard work like cleaning, a rest (descanso) is the logical reward.
A: 'Finalmente comprei meu primeiro carro!' B: 'Parabéns! _________.'
'Você merece' is the standard way to congratulate someone on a major purchase.
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よくある質問
8 問Yes, but it sounds a bit more literal and slightly less natural than just 'Você merece!'.
It's neutral. You can say it to your boss or your best friend.
The plural is 'Vocês merecem!'.
You say 'Eu mereço!'.
No, it's also used in parts of Brazil like Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina.
Only if you want to be mean or sarcastic. It's usually 95% positive.
'Ganhar' is to receive/win; 'merecer' is to be worthy of receiving.
No. You say 'Você merece um prêmio', not 'merece de um prêmio'.
関連フレーズ
Parabéns
similarCongratulations
Mandou bem
similarYou did well / Good job
Fazer por merecer
builds onTo earn it through actions
Bem feito
contrastWell done / Serves you right
