valga
“valga” means “is worth” in Spanish (when expressing doubt or desire (subjunctive)).
is worth, may be valid
Also: let it be worth, I may be worth
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No creo que esta joya valga mucho dinero.
B1I don't think this jewel is worth much money.
Espero que mi esfuerzo valga la pena al final.
B2I hope my effort is worth it in the end.
Valga la aclaración, no soy yo quien tomó la decisión.
C1For the sake of clarity (Let the clarification be valid), I wasn't the one who made the decision.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
imperfect
present
preterite
subjunctive
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "valga" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: valga
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'valga' to express doubt?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *valēre*, meaning 'to be strong,' 'to be well,' or 'to be worth.' This root shows why 'valer' relates both to value and to validity/strength.
First recorded: 10th century (as *valer*)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'valer' add a 'g' in the present tense?
This is a common irregularity in Spanish verbs like 'valer' (valgo), 'salir' (salgo), and 'tener' (tengo). It's a historical sound change, and you just need to memorize these forms, especially the 'yo' form 'valgo,' which then dictates all the forms of 'valga' in the subjunctive.
How is 'valga' used as a command?
'Valga' is the formal (Usted) command form. It is rarely used for people, but often used in formal speech or writing when saying things like 'Valga la aclaración' (Let the clarification be valid), which acts like a polite way to interrupt or clarify a point.