Spanish Conversation · Level 9
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Spanish word
válido
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbaliðo/
Meaning
- adjectivevalid
Example
Tu pasaporte no es válido.
Your passport isn't valid.
More examples
El billete es válido solo para el día señalado.
The ticket is valid only on the day indicated.
Core concept
Something legally or practically effective and accepted in a situation.
Common phrases
documento válido
valid document
billete válido
valid ticket
permiso válido
valid authorization
Similar words
vigente: Still effective and enforceable under current law or contract.
oficial: Officially endorsed or released by an institution or authority.
legítimo: Rightful and legally justified under applicable rules.
aceptable: Suitable according to common standards or expectations.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiene eficacia, validez o fuerza legal o práctica y puede ser aceptado o utilizado en una situación concreta.
Word origin
From Latin validus 'strong' via the verb valēre 'to be strong or have worth', the adjective denotes legal or practical effectiveness.
Usage tips
- The word commonly appears with ser (ser válido / no ser válido) and with válido para + noun to say what is accepted, and with válido hasta + date to state time limits.
Other meanings
- acceptableadjective
- justifiedadjective
Opposites
- inválidoinvalidadjective
- nulovoidadjective
Related words
- validarvalidateverb
- validezvaliditynoun
- validaciónverificationnoun