Valorant
/baloɾant/from spelling rules
Valorant is the Spanish term for the competitive first-person shooter video game developed by Riot Games.
The term refers specifically to the video game title. In Spanish, the name is used without any modifications.
Which one should you use?
Valorant is the full, proper name of the game, while Valo is a shorthand nickname used by players.
How do you pronounce it?
/baloɾant/
When do people say it?
Among Spanish-speaking gamers, it is common to use the nickname Valo when discussing the game in casual settings.
Did you know?
- Spanish players often use the English term 'clutch' as a loanword during Valorant matches, but they may conjugate it as a Spanish verb, clutchear, to describe winning a round alone.
- The word valor inside the game's title serves a double meaning in Spanish, translating to both 'courage' and 'monetary value'.
- Even though Valorant is a proper noun, Spanish speakers frequently add the masculine article el to the shorthand Valo.
Examples in context
- ¿Vas a jugar "Valo" más tarde?Are you going to play "Valo" later?
- Me gusta mucho jugar Valorant.I really like playing Valorant.
- ¿Quieres jugar una partida de Valorant?Do you want to play a match of Valorant?
- El nuevo mapa de Valorant es increíble.The new Valorant map is incredible.
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding what to do on a weekend afternoon.
- ElenaAlejandro, ¿vamos a jugar Valorant hoy?Alejandro, are we going to play Valorant today?
- AlejandroSí, Elena, me encantaría jugar un rato.Yes, Elena, I would love to play for a bit.
- ElenaPerfecto, voy a encender la computadora.Perfect, I am going to turn on the computer.
- AlejandroMuy bien, avísame cuando estés lista.Very well, let me know when you are ready.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
