Spanish Conversation · Level 139
45 words
Spanish word
preciar
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾeˈθjaɾ/
Meaning
- verbvalue
Example
En esta familia se precia la puntualidad.
In this family punctuality is valued.
More examples
En la reunión se precia la opinión de los demás.
At the meeting the opinion of others is valued.
Core concept
A balance scale with a medal outweighing coins.
Common phrases
preciar la opinión de los demás
value the opinion of others
preciar el esfuerzo ajeno
value the effort of others
Similar words
apreciar: Appreciate the quality or usefulness of someone or something and show approval.
valorar: Determine how important or valuable something is, often after careful consideration.
estimar: Care for someone with affection and warmth, keeping them emotionally close.
respetar: Show consideration by acknowledging others' rights, roles, or personal boundaries.
Definition in Spanish
Considerar algo o a alguien como valioso o importante y mostrarle respeto.
Word origin
From Latin pretium 'price', preciar means to regard someone or something as valuable and show respect.
Usage tips
- Preciar is more literary and formal than apreciar or valorar and appears mainly in written or formal contexts.
Other meanings
- evaluateverb
Opposites
- despreciarscornverb
Related words
- aprecioappreciationnoun
- preciosidadpreciousnessnoun