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meritato

deserved

adjective meh-ree-TAH-toh Rare

Also means

earned

Usage Note

Meritato is the past participle of meritare used as an adjective. It agrees in gender and number: meritata, meritati, meritate. A common fixed phrase is un riposo meritato (a well-deserved rest). It carries a positive connotation of something justly earned through effort.

Examples

"Ha ricevuto un premio meritato."

Natural Translation

He received a well-deserved award.

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