Valora (en. Value)

/baˈloɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To estimate the value of something or someone.
She values honesty highly in her friends.
Ella valora mucho la honestidad en sus amigos.
To recognize the importance or merit of something.
The teacher values the effort of his students.
El profesor valora el esfuerzo de sus estudiantes.
To appreciate or take into account some positive aspect.
Values the beauty of nature.
Valora la belleza de la naturaleza.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'valere', which means 'to have value' or 'to be strong'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to value the effort
Recognizing the work and dedication invested in a task.
valorar el esfuerzo
to value in its right measure
Correctly recognizing the value or importance of something.
valorar en su justa medida
is not valued
Is not recognized or properly appreciated.
no se valora
to value the differences
Recognizing and appreciating the variations among people or situations.
valorar las diferencias

Related Words

value
Quality of what is considered valuable or important.
valor
evaluate
To establish the value or quality of something.
evaluar
appreciation
Feeling of recognition and esteem towards someone or something.
aprecio

Slang Meanings

To value something very positively.
I value that movie as one of the best of the year.
Esa película la valoro como una de las mejores del año.
To give a price to an object or service.
The mechanic valued the repair at 100 dollars.
El mecánico valoró la reparación en 100 dólares.