Spanish word

valioso

Pronunciation

IPA/baˈljoso/

Meaning

  • adjectivevaluable

Example

Tu consejo fue valioso para mí.

Your advice was valuable to me.

Illustration for valioso (valuable)

More examples

Encontramos un recurso valioso en la biblioteca.

We found a valuable resource in the library.

Core concept

A treasured item with a price tag.

Common phrases

  • consejo valioso

    valuable advice

  • recurso valioso

    valuable resource

  • muy valioso

    very valuable

Similar words

importante: Carries significant weight or consequence in a situation and demands attention.
precioso: Holds very high worth and inspires strong emotional attachment.
útil: Provides practical help for completing tasks or achieving goals.
apreciado: Earns genuine thanks or esteem from others.

Definition in Spanish

Indica que algo tiene gran valor, ya sea económico o sentimental, y por ello es apreciado.

Word origin

From Spanish valer "to be worth" plus the adjectival suffix -oso, ultimately from Latin valēre meaning "to be worth".

Usage tips

  • Common collocations are ser valioso para alguien or resultar valioso, often used for objects, advice, or a person's contribution to emphasize monetary or sentimental worth.

Other meanings

  • usefuladjective

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