Spanish phrase
Valió la pena.
Meaning
It was worth going.
When to use it
Indicates that going someplace was worthwhile. Casual comment of satisfaction after an outing, typically used among friends or family.
Example dialogue
¿Te gustó el viaje a Cusco?
Did you enjoy the trip to Cusco?
Valió la pena, la ciudad fue impresionante.
It was worth going; the city was impressive.