Valerse (en. To take advantage of)

/baˈleɾse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Definition: To make use of something one possesses.

Example Sentence: She makes use of her experience to solve problems.

Ella se vale de su experiencia para resolver problemas.

Definition: To sustain or rely on something.

Example Sentence: The student made use of his notes for the exam.

El estudiante se valió de sus apuntes para el examen.

Definition: To have value or importance.

Example Sentence: That project does not rely on a good market analysis.

Ese proyecto no se vale de un buen análisis de mercado.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'valere', meaning 'to be strong' or 'to have value'.

Common Phrase: to make use of something

Meaning: To use something for one's own benefit.

valerse de algo

Common Phrase: to stand on one's own

Meaning: To be independent and not depend on others.

valerse por sí mismo

Common Phrase: to be worth it

Meaning: To be useful or to deserve the effort.

valerse la pena

Related Word: valid

Description: That has value or is effective.

valido

Related Word: validity

Description: Quality of being valid or having legal value.

validez

Slang Meaning: To be worth a lot

Slang Example: That task is going to be worth a lot of money.

Esa tarea se va a valer un chingo de dinero.

Slang Meaning: To rely on a contact

Slang Example: He relies on a contact to get the job.

Se vale de un contacto para conseguir el trabajo.