Vales (en. Vouchers)

/ˈbales/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Forms of payment that can be exchanged for goods or services.
Gift vouchers are popular during the holidays.
Los vales de regalo son populares durante las fiestas.
Documents that certify an amount that can be used at a store.
I presented a voucher to pay for my purchase.
Presenté un vale para pagar mi compra.
Tickets that represent credit or discount on a purchase.
The restaurant accepted discount vouchers.
El restaurante aceptó vales de descuento.

Etymology

From the Latin 'vallis', which means 'valley', referring to something that appears as an area of exchange.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it's worth it
It means that something justifies the effort or cost.
vale la pena
worth more than a thousand words
It refers to the idea that an image or symbol can be more expressive than words.
vale más que mil palabras
on a voucher
It means that something is received or delivered in exchange for part of a value.
en un vale

Related Words

coupon
Document that offers a discount or benefit.
cupon
discount
To reduce the price of a product or service.
descuento
bond
Document that promises a payment in the future.
bono

Slang Meanings

Colloquial expression indicating that something is fine.
Everything goes.
Todo vale.
Acceptance of something unconditionally.
Okay, I'll do it.
Vale, lo haré.