conoce tu valor
/konoθe tu baloɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "know your worth" is translated into Spanish as conoce tu valor.
This phrase is used to encourage someone to recognize and appreciate their own personal value and strengths, particularly in situations where others may not acknowledge them.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase conoce tu valor literally means "know your value", where valor refers to personal worth or merit.
Which one should you use?
While conoce tu valor is a direct way to say "know your worth", other variations like Sea consciente de su valía ("Be aware of your worth") or Reconozca su propio mérito ("Recognize your own merit") can be used to express similar sentiments in different ways.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, you can use the word Valorate to mean "value yourself".
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form conoce tu valor uses the informal imperative (tú), which is common when giving advice to a friend or peer.
How do you pronounce it?
/konoθe tu baloɾ/
Did you know?
- The word valor has a double meaning in Spanish, referring both to the 'worth' of a person and to 'bravery' or 'courage'. This allows the phrase conoce tu valor to subtly imply that knowing one's worth is an act of courage.
- The word valor shares its ancestry with the English word 'valid', as both stem from the Latin 'valere', meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be well'.
- While conoce tu valor is a general phrase, the word valía is used in more formal or professional contexts to describe a person's specific competence and proven ability.
Examples in context
- No dejes que te traten mal. Conoce tu valor.Don't let them treat you badly, know your worth.
- Conoce tu valor antes de aceptar un trabajo.Know your worth before accepting a job.
Example conversation
Lucía is feeling discouraged after a difficult breakup.
- AlejandroNo estés triste, Lucía, debes conocer tu valor.Don't be sad, Lucía, you must know your worth.
- LucíaGracias, Alejandro, pero es difícil a veces.Thanks, Alejandro, but it is difficult sometimes.
- AlejandroConoce tu valor y busca algo mejor.Know your worth and look for something better.
- LucíaTienes razón, voy a intentarlo.You are right, I am going to try.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tu, valor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
