What does "mérito" mean in English?

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Spanish

mérito

English

merit

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Examples of how to use "mérito" in Spanish

Spanish
Tiene mucho mérito lo que has hecho.
English
What you have done is very commendable.
Spanish
Su mérito fue reconocido por todos.
English
His merit was recognized by everyone.
Spanish
Ella ganó el premio por su mérito.
English
She won the award because of her merit.
Spanish
No ignores el mérito de ese trabajo.
English
Don't overlook the merit of that work.
Spanish
El mérito académico abrió muchas puertas.
English
Academic merit opened many doors.

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Tiene mucho mérito lo que has hecho.

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