deserve

to be given something good because you have done well or behaved in a good way

merecer, ganarse

• deserve sth for doing sth

Collocations deserve praise · deserve a reward

• She deserves a medal for her bravery.

  Ella se merece una medalla por su valentía.

to have the right to receive something because of what you have done or experienced

merecer, tener derecho a

• deserve sth for doing sth

Collocations deserve respect · deserve justice

• He doesn't deserve to be treated like that.

  No merece ser tratado así.

to have the right or reason for being punished because of something bad you have done

merecer castigo, tener razón para ser castigado/a

• deserve sth for doing sth

Collocations deserve punishment · deserve a fine

• He deserves to be punished for his crimes.

  Él merece ser castigado por sus crímenes.

to think that someone or something should be given a particular treatment or reaction because of their actions or qualities

considerar que merece, pensar que se debe

• deserve sth for doing sth

Collocations deserve criticism · deserve attention

• The company deserves more scrutiny.

  La empresa merece más escrutinio.