Kilo Lingo

/baˈler/

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Translation

to be worth, to cost

Word origin

From Latin valere ('to be strong, to be worth, to be well').

Origin
Latin
Root
valere
English cognates
value, valid, valour

Grammar

Verb type-er irregular

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

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How much is this new book worth?

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This car is worth a lot of money.

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My time is worth more than that.

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It is not worth running now.

mentir.

It is better to keep quiet than to lie.

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This word is part of lesson 29.