valiosa
“valiosa” means “valuable” in Spanish (having high financial or material worth).
valuable
Also: precious, worthwhile
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Esta colección de monedas es muy valiosa.
A2This coin collection is very valuable.
Ella tiene una joya valiosa que perteneció a su abuela.
A2She has a precious piece of jewelry that belonged to her grandmother.
Tu ayuda fue muy valiosa para terminar el proyecto.
B1Your help was very valuable in finishing the project.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'valiosa'?
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From the Spanish word 'valor' (meaning worth or strength), which comes from the Latin word 'valere', meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be worth'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'valiosa' to describe a person?
Yes! If you say 'Eres una persona muy valiosa', you are telling a woman (or referring to the feminine word 'persona') that they are very valuable or worthy.
What is the difference between 'valiosa' and 'cara'?
'Cara' simply means something costs a lot of money. 'Valiosa' implies that it has great worth, which could be financial, sentimental, or practical.