Spanish Conversation · Level 27
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Spanish word
valor
Pronunciation
IPA/baˈloɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounvalue
Example
El valor de este cuadro es alto.
The value of this painting is high.
More examples
El valor sentimental de esa fotografía me emociona.
The sentimental value of that photograph moves me.
Core concept
A scale with its pointer on a numerical value.
Common phrases
valor sentimental
sentimental value
valor moral
moral value
valor personal
personal value
Similar words
precio: Gives the monetary amount set as a product's sale price.
valoración: Expresses a judgment or appraisal of how valuable or significant something is.
utilidad: Measures how useful something is for a practical purpose.
estima: Conveys the respect or fondness someone feels toward a person or thing.
Definition in Spanish
Medida o estimación que indica cuánto importa o vale algo; también se aplica a un número que representa esa medida y, en contextos humanos, a la valentía.
Word origin
The word comes from Latin valor 'value, strength' and keeps the sense of worth while extending to numeric measures and to human courage.
Usage tips
- 'Precio' names a sale price, while 'valor' refers to broader worth or a numeric value.
Other meanings
- couragenoun
Opposites
- insignificanciainsignificancenoun
Related words
- valorarvalueverb
- valoraciónevaluationnoun
- valorablevaluableadjective