valor
/vah-LOR/
value
The worth or importance of something is its valor.
valor(noun)
value
?worth or importance
,price
?monetary cost
worth
?intrinsic goodness
,significance
?importance
📝 In Action
¿Cuál es el valor real de esta joya antigua?
B1What is the real value of this antique jewel?
El valor del dólar subió hoy.
A2The value of the dollar went up today.
Ese gesto tiene un gran valor sentimental para mí.
B2That gesture has great sentimental value for me.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Masculine
Since 'valor' is a masculine noun, remember to use the masculine articles: 'el valor' or 'un valor'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Valor vs. Precio
Mistake: "No entendemos el valor."
Correction: No entendemos el precio. (Use 'precio' specifically when asking about the ticket/tag price; use 'valor' for abstract or intrinsic worth.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Adding Importance
You can use 'tener valor' (to have value) or 'dar valor' (to give value/importance) to talk about the significance of something.
Showing bravery and fortitude is displaying valor.
valor(noun)
courage
?bravery, fortitude
,bravery
?acting despite fear
gallantry
?heroic courage
,nerve
?informal strength
📝 In Action
Necesitas mucho valor para subir esa montaña.
B1You need a lot of courage to climb that mountain.
Demostró gran valor al ayudar a las víctimas del incendio.
B2He showed great bravery by helping the fire victims.
La niña tuvo el valor de confesar la verdad.
B1The girl had the courage to confess the truth.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Tener'
When you want to say someone 'has courage,' always use the verb 'tener' (to have): 'Tengo valor' (I have courage).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Adjective/Noun
Mistake: "Soy valor."
Correction: Soy valiente. (Valor is the noun [courage]; Valiente is the adjective [brave]. You must say 'I am brave' using the adjective.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Stronger than 'Coraje'
While similar to 'coraje' (courage), 'valor' often suggests a deeper, more heroic or moral strength required to face a major difficulty.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: valor
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'valor' to mean 'courage'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'valor' masculine, even though it ends in 'r'?
'Valor' is a masculine noun. While some nouns ending in '-r' are feminine (like 'flor'), most abstract nouns that came from Latin roots, including 'valor', 'color', and 'sabor', are masculine. Just remember the pattern: el valor, el color, el sabor!