How to Say "merit" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “merit” is “mérito” — use 'mérito' when referring to the quality of being particularly good, worthy, or deserving of praise due to effort or skill..
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mérito
nounB1general
Use 'mérito' when referring to the quality of being particularly good, worthy, or deserving of praise due to effort or skill.
Examples
Tu trabajo duro tiene mucho mérito.
Your hard work has a lot of merit.
notable
/noh-TAH-bleh//noˈtaβle/
nounA2academic
Use 'notable' specifically when referring to a high academic grade, often equivalent to a B or B+ in English grading systems.
Examples
Obtuve un notable en mi ensayo.
I got a notable (B/B+) on my essay.
Saqué un notable en el examen de matemáticas.
I got a B (notable) on the math exam.
Mi nota media es de notable.
My average grade is a B.
Using it as a Noun
When used as a grade, it is a masculine noun. You 'get a notable' (un notable).
valía
nounB2formal
Use 'valía' to describe someone or something possessing great worth, excellence, or importance, often in a professional or high-stakes context.
Examples
Es un empleado de gran valía para la empresa.
He is an employee of great worth to the company.
Mérito vs. Notable vs. Valía
Learners often confuse 'mérito' and 'valía' because both relate to worth. Remember that 'mérito' is about deserving praise for effort or quality, while 'valía' signifies inherent high value or importance. 'Notable' is exclusively for academic grades and should not be used for general merit.
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