válido
/ˈbalido/
The English word "valid" is translated into Spanish as válido.
válido is used to describe something that is acceptable, proper or correct.
Meaning: acceptable, proper or correct (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, válido must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form válida for feminine nouns, the masculine plural form válidos for masculine plural nouns and the feminine plural form válidas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbalido/
Did you know?
- In historical contexts, a válido was not just a 'valid' person but a title for a royal favorite or prime minister who held immense power behind the throne.
- The colloquial expression vale, used constantly in Spain to mean 'okay' or 'I agree', is a derivative of the same root as válido.
- The Spanish word válido shares its roots not with legality, but with physical health. It originates from the Latin valeō, which meant 'to be strong' or 'to be healthy'.
Examples in context
- El pase es válido para una semana.The ticket is valid for a week.This sentence is useful for showing how to state the duration for which a ticket is válido.Tatoeba #1616245 by teskmon, translation #45817 by CK
- El pase solo es válido por dos semanas.The pass is only valid for two weeks.This sentence is useful for specifying a time limit using the word válido.Tatoeba #3893213 by gianich73, translation #3893225 by Delian
- Este billete es válido durante tres meses.This ticket is valid for three months.This sentence is useful for describing the validity period of a ticket using válido.Tatoeba #2098435 by lazarus1907, translation #56473 by CK
- El pasaporte es válido por cinco años.The passport is valid for five years.
- Es necesario un voto válido para que sea aceptado.A valid vote is required for it to be accepted.
- El contrato es legítimo y vinculante.The contract is valid and binding.
- Su reclamo tiene fundamentos legítimos.Your claim has legitimate grounds.
- La entrada es válida para todos los días de la semana.The ticket is valid for every day of the week.
- Tus razones son válidas, pero no estoy de acuerdo.Your reasons are valid, but I disagree.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are checking a discount coupon at a store.
- Daniel¿Es este cupón válido?Is this coupon valid?
- LucíaNo, el código no es válido.No, the code is not valid.
- DanielQué mal, pensaba que era válido.That's too bad, I thought it was valid.
- LucíaLo siento, Daniel, pero no puedo aceptarlo.I'm sorry, Daniel, but I cannot accept it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “valid” translations and entries válido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries válido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
