What does "merecer" mean in English?

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Spanish

merecer

English

deserve

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Examples of how to use "merecer" in Spanish

Spanish
Te mereces unas buenas vacaciones.
English
You deserve a good vacation.
Spanish
Yo merezco una segunda oportunidad.
English
I deserve a second chance.
Spanish
Ellos merecieron el premio ayer.
English
They deserved the prize yesterday.
Spanish
Tú merecías más atención en clase.
English
You deserved more attention in class.
Spanish
Mereceré tu confianza con el tiempo.
English
I will earn your trust over time.

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Te mereces unas buenas vacaciones.

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