This is the 11258th most frequent Portuguese word.
merecimentos
Merits or worthiness.
In this sentence, 'merecimentos' is used to denote the student's qualities or achievements warranting recognition.
Os merecimentos do aluno foram reconhecidos com um prêmio.
The student's merits were recognized with an award.
Here, 'merecimentos' refers to the qualities and accomplishments that justify the achievement of the position.
Ela conquistou a posição devido aos seus merecimentos e esforço.
She earned the position due to her merits and effort.
In this context, 'merecimentos' signifies the qualities, strengths, or justifications of the proposals themselves.