el

masculine

/baˈloɾ/

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Translation

value, courage, bravery

Word origin

From Late Latin valor, from Latin valere ('to be strong, be worth'). The same root gives English valour, value and valid.

Origin: Latin
Root: valere
English cognates: valour, value, valid

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralvalores

Examples

The value of this house has risen a lot.

He had the courage to tell the truth.

Family values are still important.

gran .

This piece of jewellery has great value for my family.

, hablarle.

I do not dare, I lack the courage to speak to her.

The value of the painting has risen a lot this year.

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This word is part of lesson 19.