valió
“valió” means “was worth” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
was worth, cost
Also: yielded
📝 In Action
El coche valió diez mil dólares el año pasado.
A2The car cost ten thousand dollars last year.
Ese esfuerzo valió la pena.
B1That effort was worth the trouble.
it's over, it's ruined
📝 In Action
Cuando vi el humo, supe que el motor ya valió.
C1When I saw the smoke, I knew the engine was toast.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: valió
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How do you say 'It was worth the effort'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin verb 'valēre', meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be well'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'to have value'.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'valió' always a verb?
Yes, 'valió' is a specific form of the verb 'valer'. It specifically refers to an action that happened in the past involving one person or thing (he, she, or it).