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How to Say "valued" in Spanish

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estimado

es-tee-MAH-doh/es.tiˈma.ðo/

adjectiveB1general
Use 'estimado' when referring to a person or thing that is highly respected or esteemed within a group or community.
A single, shiny gold trophy resting on a small velvet pedestal, symbolizing high regard.

Examples

Él es un miembro muy estimado de nuestra comunidad.

He is a very valued member of our community.

Su opinión es muy estimada en este proyecto.

Your opinion is highly valued in this project.

Past Participle as Adjective

This word is the past participle of the verb 'estimar' (to value), but here it acts as a describing word, meaning 'having been valued' or 'held in value'.

preciado

/preh-syah-doh//pɾeˈsjaðo/

adjectiveB1general
Use 'preciado' when something is considered precious, valuable, or highly cherished, often in a more intrinsic or essential sense.
A shiny, large diamond sitting on a velvet cushion.

Examples

El agua es el recurso más preciado de esta región.

Water is the most precious resource in this region.

Guardo esta carta como mi tesoro más preciado.

I keep this letter as my most prized treasure.

La libertad es el bien más preciado del ser humano.

Freedom is the most valued asset of a human being.

Matching the Noun

This word changes its ending based on what you are describing. Use 'preciado' for masculine items (el reloj preciado) and 'preciada' for feminine items (la joya preciada).

Adding Emphasis

While it usually comes after the item you describe, putting it before the noun (mi preciado reloj) makes it sound more poetic or emphasizes your emotional connection to it.

Confusing with 'Precioso'

Mistake: “Using 'preciado' to mean something is physically beautiful.”

Correction: Use 'precioso' for 'beautiful' or 'gorgeous.' Use 'preciado' for 'prized' or 'valuable.'

Estimado vs. Preciado

Learners often confuse 'estimado' and 'preciado'. Remember that 'estimado' is typically used for people or abstract concepts of respect, while 'preciado' emphasizes intrinsic value or cherishability, like a resource or a memory.

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