How to Say "entitled to" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “entitled to” is “acreedor” — C1 level.
Examples
Su gran esfuerzo lo hizo acreedor al primer premio.
His great effort made him deserving of the first prize.
Es acreedor de un gran respeto por su carrera.
He is entitled to great respect for his career.
Ese comportamiento lo hace acreedor a una sanción.
That behavior makes him deserving of a penalty.
Using 'A' or 'De'
When you want to say 'deserving of,' you can use the word 'a' or 'de' after acreedor. Both are correct, though 'a' is more common with prizes and 'de' with abstract qualities like respect.
English Translation Trap
Mistake: “Translating 'deserving' directly to 'acreedor' in casual talk.”
Correction: Use 'merecedor' for everyday things. Use 'acreedor' when you want to sound very official or formal.
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