Overusing it Outside of Spain

Think of 'vale' as your go-to word in Spain for agreeing to anything, from a simple suggestion to confirming you've understood instructions. You'll hear it constantly!

The Swiss Army Knife of Agreement

Extremely common in everyday conversation, especially in Spain.

Remember that when you ask '¿Cuánto vale?', you are using the 'él/ella/usted' form of the verb 'valer' (to be worth). This verb is irregular, especially the 'yo' form which is 'valgo'.

'Vale' is a Form of 'Valer'

Very common when talking about prices, value, or validity.

Even though it ends in '-e', 'vale' is a masculine noun. So, you always say 'un vale' or 'el vale', not 'una vale'.

It's a Masculine Noun

Used in specific contexts like shopping, promotions, or informal debts.

Learn the complete meaning of 'vale' in Spanish. Understand its use as 'Okay' (interjection), 'it costs' (verb), and 'voucher' (noun). Includes full conjugation, examples, and regional differences.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

preterite

imperfect

future

conditional

subjunctive

present

imperfect

imperative

affirmative

negative

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