merezca la pena

be worth it

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be worth it This is the subjunctive form of “merecer la pena,” used when something is considered worthwhile or worth the effort. It is often followed by an infinitive or a clause.

SP: No creo que merezca la pena esperar más.

EN: I don't think it's worth waiting any longer.

Tom dijo que no cree que le merezca la pena dedicar tiempo a hacer eso.

Tom said he doesn’t think it’s worth spending time doing that.

No hay nada en este mundo por lo que merezca la pena dar tu vida.

There’s nothing in this world worth giving your life for.

— Rang De Basanti (2006)

No hay día que no merezca la pena ser vivido.

There isn't a day that isn't worth living.

Espero que merezca la pena.

I hope it's worth it.

Estate callado, o di algo que merezca la pena que oiga.

Be quiet, or say something worthwhile for me to hear.