Spanish Word: merecer la pena
English Meaning: to be worthwile

Word Forms: merece la pena

Example Sentences:

Ya he visto esta película, pero merece la pena verla otra vez.
I've already seen this movie, but it's worth watching again.
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Merece la pena visitar Nueva York.
New York is worth visiting.
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Related Words:

merecer

to deserve

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la

1. the (feminine singular) 2. it 3. you 4. her

Here: the

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la pena   (Pl: penas)

1. sorrow, grief, heartache 2. pity, shame 3. penalty, punishment

Here: pity, shame

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