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    Valen (en. Are worth it)

    /ˈba.len/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates the value or importance of something.
    The items in the store are worth a lot.
    Los artículos en la tienda valen mucho.
    Used to express agreement or consent.
    If they say it, then their opinion is valuable.
    Si ellos lo dicen, entonces valen su opinión.
    Refers to equivalence in terms of money.
    These shoes cost one hundred euros.
    Estos zapatos valen cien euros.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'valere', meaning 'to be strong' or 'to have value'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    whatever it’s worth
    refers to the importance or value something has.
    lo que valga
    better late than never
    it is preferable to do something late than not to do it at all.
    más vale tarde que nunca
    are worth it
    indicates that something is worth the effort or cost.
    valen la pena

    Related Words

    to be worth
    verb that indicates the value of something.
    valer
    value
    the quality of being useful or important.
    valor
    valuable
    that has a high value.
    valioso

    Slang Meanings

    To express that something is very valuable in an informal context.
    That car is worth nothing anymore.
    Ese coche ya no vale nada.
    To say that something is trivial or unimportant.
    Don't worry, that's not worth it.
    No te preocupes, eso no vale la pena.