Translation
okay, alright; voucher, coupon
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Word origin
From the verb valer, from Latin valere ('to be strong, to be worth'). The interjection 'okay' is literally the third person 'it is worth, it holds good'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- valere
- English cognates
- value, valid, valiant
Examples
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Okay, we will meet at eight at the entrance.
, , .
Alright, I understand, there is no need to get angry.
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I will give you a voucher for your next order.
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This watch is worth more than what I paid.
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It is not worth arguing with him.
Where this fits
Used in
Stories
(15)Me suena
1 min read · Core 1000
En clase: la chica nueva
2 min read · Core 5000
Para gente joven
2 min read · Core 1000
A Paula le duele todo
3 min read · Core 5000
Espero que vengas
3 min read · Core 5000
La habitación libre
3 min read · Core 5000
María lleva una hora esperando
3 min read · Core 5000
Más vale tarde que nunca
3 min read · Core 5000
Media docena de huevos
3 min read · Core 5000
Perdido en la ciudad
3 min read · Core 1000
Un regalo para mamá
3 min read · Core 5000
Una distribución imposible
3 min read · Core 5000
¡Vaya sorpresa!
3 min read · Core 5000
Salvar el lago
5 min read · Core 5000
Yo estuve allí
5 min read · Core 5000
Grammar articles
(6)Spanish Text Cohesion and Style: Avoiding Repetition
However, Although, Despite in Spanish: sin embargo, aunque
Spanish Filler Words: bueno, pues, vale, o sea and more
Spanish Informal Register: Slang, Texting and Fillers
Spanish Irregular Verbs: The Five Groups, with Charts
Spanish Proverbs (Refranes): 15 Sayings Everyone Knows
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vale: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the Spanish word "vale" (okay, alright; voucher, coupon): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 9: vale, mañana, persona and 7 more words.