valer
Irregular Level B1 ⭐ #62 Most CommonEnglish translation: to be worth / to cost
Present (Presente)
Current worth or ability.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| yo | valgo | |
| tú | vales | |
| él/ella/usted | vale | |
| nosotros/as | valemos | |
| vosotros/as | valéis | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | valen |
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Frequently Asked Questions: VALER
Is "valer" a regular or irregular verb in Spanish? ▾
"valer" is classified as a Irregular verb in Spanish. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "valgo in 1st person / valdr- in future & conditional". Features an epenthetic -g- in present 1st person (yo valgo) and d-insertion in future/conditional stems (valdr-). Essential for prices ('¿Cuánto vale?') and idioms like 'valer la pena' (to be worth it).
What does "valer" mean in English? ▾
In English, "valer" translates primarily to "to be worth / to cost". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level B1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "valer"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Yo valo mucho" instead of "Yo valgo mucho". Why? Valer requires an irregular -g- in the 1st person singular present: yo valgo.
What are common idioms or expressions with "valer"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Valer la pena" which means "To be worth the trouble/effort" (e.g. "El esfuerzo vale la pena.").
How can I practice and memorize "valer" conjugations? ▾
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