How to Say "deserving" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “deserving” is “digno” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Es un hombre digno de nuestra confianza.
He is a man worthy of our trust.
La causa es digna de ser apoyada por todos.
The cause is deserving of everyone's support.
No soy digno de tanto honor.
I am not worthy of so much honor.
Always Use 'de'
When 'digno' means 'worthy of something,' it almost always needs the small word 'de' (of) immediately after it before you name the thing it is worthy of.
Adjective Agreement
Like all Spanish adjectives, 'digno' must change its ending to match the person or thing it describes: 'digno' (m.), 'digna' (f.), 'dignos' (m. plural), 'dignas' (f. plural).
Omitting 'de'
Mistake: “Es digno confianza.”
Correction: Es digno de confianza. (You must include 'de' to link the adjective to the thing being deserved.)
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