How to Say "core values" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “core values” is “adn” — C1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishC1
nounC1
corporate/cultural identity

Examples
La innovación está en el adn de nuestra empresa.
Innovation is in the DNA (the core essence) of our company.
La hospitalidad es parte del adn de la cultura andaluza.
Hospitality is part of the DNA (the fundamental identity) of Andalusian culture.
Figurative Use
This meaning refers to the deepest, most characteristic quality of something (a person, a city, or a company), much like a blueprint.
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