valioso
/baˈljoso/
The English word "valuable" is translated into Spanish as valioso.
The term is used to describe something that has great value. This can refer specifically to monetary worth or, much like in English, to things that possess great importance or sentimental worth.
Meaning: having a great value (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama, the phrase de lujo is used to describe something that is high-end or highly valuable.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in both gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form valiosa for feminine nouns, and the masculine plural form valiosos for masculine plural nouns. For feminine plural nouns, use valiosas.
How do you pronounce it?
/baˈljoso/
Did you know?
- While valioso refers to value, the word valiente shares the same root and means 'brave'. In the Spanish mindset, bravery was historically seen as a form of inner strength or value.
- Spanish has a distinct difference between valioso, which means having high worth, and precioso, which can mean both 'precious' and 'beautiful'. Using precioso for a valuable object often emphasizes its aesthetic beauty over its price tag.
- In Spanish, the suffix -oso used in valioso is used to transform a noun into an adjective meaning 'full of', similar to the English suffix '-ous' in words like 'joyous'.
Examples in context
- Su reloj no era valioso.His watch wasn't valuable.This sentence shows how to use valioso to describe a masculine singular noun.Tatoeba #10197534 by Shishir, translation #10573641 by DJ_Saidez
- El caballo también era valioso.The horse was also valuable.Tatoeba #1297037 by marcelostockle, translation #1223913 by Scott
- Nada es más valioso que la salud.Nothing is more valuable than health.This sentence shows how to use valioso to describe an abstract concept.Tatoeba #445708 by Shishir, translation #238994 by CK
- Estamos en busca de información valiosa para nuestro informe de mercado.We are in search of valuable information for our market report.
- Estimado Sr. Martínez, le agradecemos su apreciada colaboración en nuestro proyecto.Dear Mr. Martínez, we appreciate your valuable collaboration in our project.
- Tu amistad es muy importante para mí.Your friendship is very valuable to me.
- Gracias por tu apreciada ayuda con el proyecto.Thank you for your valuable help with the project.
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Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are looking at an antique in a shop.
- Lucía¿Crees que este cuadro es valioso?Do you think this painting is valuable?
- MateoSí, parece un objeto muy valioso.Yes, it looks like a very valuable object.
- LucíaEntonces, Mateo, debemos tener cuidado.Then, Mateo, we must be careful.
- MateoTienes razón, Lucía, es muy especial.You are right, Lucía, it is very special.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “valuable” translations and entries valioso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
