Valer (en. Worth)

/baˈleɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To have value or price.
This car is worth a lot of money.
Este coche vale mucho dinero.
To be useful or convenient for something.
This is worth nothing.
Esto no vale para nada.
To be responsible for something.
He is worth it on the team.
Él vale la pena en el equipo.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

worth more than a thousand words
Refers to the importance of action over words.
vale más que mil palabras
worth it
To be worthy of an effort or sacrifice.
valer la pena
cost an arm and a leg
To be very expensive.
valer un ojo de la cara
not worth it
It is not worthy of effort or interest.
no vale la pena

Related Words

valuable
That which has great value.
valioso
validity
Quality of being valid.
validez
value
Quality of what has importance or price.
valor

Slang Meanings

Okay
When someone says 'vale', it means they agree.
Cuando alguien dice 'vale', significa que está de acuerdo.
Worth a drink
When they say 'vale un trago', it refers to something being worthy of celebration.
Cuando dicen 'vale un trago', se refiere a que algo es digno de celebrarse.