valores
“valores” means “values” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
values
Also: morals, principles
📝 In Action
Para nosotros, el respeto y la honestidad son valores fundamentales.
B1For us, respect and honesty are fundamental values.
Es importante enseñar buenos valores a los niños desde pequeños.
A2It is important to teach good values to children from a young age.
securities
Also: shares
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La empresa emitió nuevos valores para financiar su expansión.
C1The company issued new securities to finance its expansion.
La caída de los valores en la bolsa preocupó a los inversores.
B2The drop in securities on the stock market worried the investors.
values
Also: prices, figures
📝 In Action
Necesitamos revisar los valores de la tabla antes de la reunión.
B1We need to review the values in the table before the meeting.
Los valores de las casas han aumentado en esta zona.
B2The prices (or values) of the houses have increased in this area.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "valores" in Spanish:
figures→morals→prices→principles→securities→shares→values→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: valores
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'valores' in its financial context?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *valor*, meaning 'worth,' 'strength,' or 'courage.' The concept of financial worth and moral worth both developed from this single Latin root.
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'valor' and 'valores'?
The singular 'valor' can mean 'worth/price' (like a single number) or 'courage/bravery.' The plural 'valores' most commonly means 'ethical principles' (your morals) or 'financial securities' (stocks and bonds). Context is key!
Can I use 'valores' to talk about the price of a single item?
While technically possible, it's more natural to use 'precio' (price) for a single item. 'Valores' is usually reserved for a set of numbers, financial data, or ethical systems.