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valer Preterite Conjugation

valerto be worth

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Quick answer:

The preterite of valer is regular: valí, valiste, valió, valimos, valisteis, valieron.

valer Preterite Forms

yovalí
valiste
él/ella/ustedvalió
nosotrosvalimos
vosotrosvalisteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesvalieron

When to Use the Preterite

Use the preterite to state what something was worth or cost at a specific point in time or for a completed event.

Notes on valer in the Preterite

Valer is regular in the preterite. It follows the standard -er verb endings.

Example Sentences

  • Esa casa valió mucho más el año pasado.

    That house was worth much more last year.

    él/ella/usted

  • Mis acciones valieron una fortuna por un día.

    My shares were worth a fortune for one day.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • ¿Cuánto valió tu primer coche?

    How much was your first car worth?

    él/ella/usted

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'valió' to describe general background price in the past.

    Correct: valía

    Why: If you are describing an ongoing state or background info, use the imperfect; use preterite only for specific, completed instances.

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