Word/Phrase: merited
Translation: merecido
Pronunciation: meɾeˈθiðo
He has merited this award - Él ha merecido este premio
This effort is merited - Este esfuerzo es merecido
The recognition is merited - El reconocimiento es merecido
Their actions are merited - Sus acciones son merecidas
The praise is merited - El elogio es merecido