Spanish Conversation · Level 110
60 words
Spanish word
valorar
Pronunciation
IPA/baloˈɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbevaluate
Example
El profesor valora el trabajo.
The teacher evaluates the work.
More examples
Debes valorar los pros y los contras antes de firmar.
You should evaluate the pros and cons before signing.
Core concept
Assessing the worth or importance of something.
Common phrases
valorar los pros y los contras
evaluate the pros and cons
valorar el precio
estimate the price
valorar la colaboración
evaluate the collaboration
Similar words
apreciar: Feels and values something's goodness or worth, showing warm, personal appreciation.
evaluar: Examines something against criteria to determine its quality, amount, or performance.
considerar: Weighs information or circumstances to form a considered view about how to act or treat things.
estimar: Estimates a quantity or value roughly, giving an approximate number or worth.
Definition in Spanish
Juzgar o apreciar el valor o la importancia de algo, incluyendo calcular su precio.
Word origin
From Latin valor 'worth' plus the Spanish verb-forming suffix -ar, originally meaning to judge, assign, or appraise value.
Usage tips
- When the object is a person, Spanish normally uses the personal a (valorar a alguien), and valorar commonly takes a direct object rather than appearing without one.