valor
/baˈloɾ/masculine
The English word value is translated into Spanish as valor.
valor is used to refer to the amount of money, goods or services that is considered a fair equivalent for something else. When describing the worth of an object, it is common to use phrases such as de gran valor (of great value). valor can mean courage or bravery.
Meaning: amount (of money, goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else (noun)
Which one should you use?
Depending on the context, valor can refer to either monetary/intrinsic value or to personal courage and bravery.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun valor is masculine, meaning it is used with masculine articles such as el or un.
How do you pronounce it?
/baˈloɾ/
Did you know?
- While valor means 'courage', the phrase tener valor is often replaced in daily conversation by tener agallas, which literally means 'to have gills'.
- The Latin root of valor is the verb 'valere', which means 'to be strong' or 'to be well', linking the concept of worth to physical strength and health.
- The Spanish word valer is used in the common idiom no valer la pena, which means 'it is not worth the pain' or 'it is not worth the effort'.
Examples in context
- Es de poco valor.It is of little value.This sentence is useful for describing something of little value using valor.Tatoeba #1713383 by marcelostockle, translation #42646 by CM
- Es de gran valor.It is of great value.This sentence is useful for describing something of great value using valor.Tatoeba #2850357 by teskmon, translation #42241 by CM
- Tú no me valoras.You don't value me.This sentence uses the related form valoras to mean 'to value' someone.Tatoeba #5478363 by baudelaire, translation #5488062 by Mar1L
- El valor de la educación es innegable en cualquier sociedad.The value of education is undeniable in any society.
- El desarrollo sostenible tiene una gran importancia para conservar los recursos naturales.Sustainable development has great value in conserving natural resources.
- Valoro mucho tu ayuda en este proyecto.I value your help in this project a lot.
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing a vintage painting at an auction.
- Javier¿Sabes el valor de este cuadro?Do you know the value of this painting?
- SofíaNo, pero parece que es muy alto.No, but it seems to be very high.
- JavierSofía, creo que es una gran inversión.Sofía, I think it is a great investment.
- SofíaTienes razón, Javier, es impresionante.You are right, Javier, it is impressive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “value” translations and entries valor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries valor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
