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valor

vah-LORbaˈloɾ

“valor” means “value” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

value, price

Also: worth, significance
NounmA2
A single, large, perfectly cut, sparkling diamond resting on a red velvet cushion, symbolizing worth or importance.

📝 In Action

¿Cuál es el valor real de esta joya antigua?

B1

What is the real value of this antique jewel?

El valor del dólar subió hoy.

A2

The value of the dollar went up today.

Ese gesto tiene un gran valor sentimental para mí.

B2

That gesture has great sentimental value for me.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • valor añadido – added value
  • valor nutritivo – nutritional value
  • valor de mercado – market value

courage, bravery

Also: gallantry, nerve
NounmB1
A small child stands bravely and confidently, holding their chin up while facing a very large, non-threatening shadow of a creature in a dimly lit room.

📝 In Action

Necesitas mucho valor para subir esa montaña.

B1

You need a lot of courage to climb that mountain.

Demostró gran valor al ayudar a las víctimas del incendio.

B2

He showed great bravery by helping the fire victims.

La niña tuvo el valor de confesar la verdad.

B1

The girl had the courage to confess the truth.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • coraje (courage, guts)
  • valentía (bravery)
  • arrojo (daring)

Antonyms

  • miedo (fear)
  • cobardía (cowardice)

Common Collocations

  • tener valor – to have courage
  • infundir valor – to instill courage
  • prueba de valor – test of courage

Idioms & Expressions

  • sacar valor de donde no hay – to find courage when you feel you have none

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Which sentence uses 'valor' to mean 'courage'?

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Comes directly from the Latin word *valor*, meaning 'strength,' 'worth,' or 'health.' The concept of 'strength' later split into financial 'worth' and personal 'courage.'

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: valorFrench: valeurItalian: valore

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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!