noun/verbmasculinepl: merits
mérito
1. the quality of being worthy of praise or reward; excellence
The proposal has considerable merit.
A proposta tem considerável mérito.
2. a feature or fact that deserves praise or reward
Each candidate has their own merits.
Cada candidato tem seus próprios méritos.
3. to deserve or be worthy of something
This work merits careful consideration.
Este trabalho merece consideração cuidadosa.
4. the intrinsic rights and wrongs of a case, as opposed to procedural matters
We should judge the case on its merits.
Devemos julgar o caso pelos seus méritos.
Related Idioms & Phrases
on its merits - pelos seus méritos (based on inherent qualities)
merit badge - distintivo de mérito (achievement award)
to have merit - ter mérito (to be deserving)
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