Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
valer
verb
/vaˈleɾ/
Definition
To be worth, to be valid or to matter.
Examples
- Este carro vale muito dinheiro. (This car is worth a lot of money.)
- O seu trabalho vale a pena. (Your work is worth it.)
- Esta opinião vale como um conselho. (This opinion counts as advice.)
Meaning
The term ‘valer’ refers to the worth or value of something, whether that’s in terms of money, importance, or meaning. It can also indicate a situation or an option holding validity or legitimacy.
Synonyms
- valer a pena (to be worth it)
- ter valor (to have value)
- ter importância (to have importance)