a su merced
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a su merced(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. at his mercy (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
El señor feudal ofrecía protección a sus vasallos, pero ellos entonces quedaban a su merced.A feudal lord would offer protection to his vassals, but they were then at his mercy.
b. at her mercy (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Es una niña malcriada que hace lo que le da la gana, y los padres están a su merced.She's a spoiled child who does whatever she wants, and her parents are at her mercy.
c. at its mercy
La vida de un agricultor es dura, el clima nos tiene a su merced.A farmer's life is hard. The weather has us at its mercy.
2. (formal) (under your control; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. at your mercy
Solo usted puede salvarnos de la quiebra prestándonos ese dinero. Estamos a su merced.Only you can save us from bankruptcy by lending us that money. We're at your mercy.
a. at their mercy
Había unas olas enormes, y nuestro pequeño barco estaba a su merced.There were huge waves, and our little boat was at their mercy.
a. at your mercy
Estamos a su merced. Por favor, compadézcanse de nosotros y perdónennos la vida.We're at your mercy. Please, take pity on us and spare our lives.
5. (formal) (old-fashioned) (form of address; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. your Worship
¿A su merced le apetecería dar un paseo por los jardines del palacio?Would your Worship like to go for a walk in the palace gardens?
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