English translation of 'No vale la pena.'
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See full dictionary entry for valer belowIt’s not worth it.
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2. to be worth
El terreno vale más que la casa. The land is worth more than the house.
Este cupón vale por dos entradas. This coupon gets you two tickets.
No vale mirar. You’re not allowed to look.
No se vale mirar. (México) You’re not allowed to look.
¡Eso no vale! That’s not fair!
¡Eso no se vale! (México) That’s not fair!
¡Eso a mí me vale! (México) (informal) I couldn’t care less about that! (informal)
Vale la pena. It’s worth it.
Vale la pena hacer el esfuerzo. It’s worth the effort.
No vale la pena. It’s not worth it.
No vale la pena gastar tanto dinero. It’s not worth spending that much money.
¿Vale? (Spain) OK?
Más vale que te lleves el abrigo. You’d better take your coat.
No puede valerse por sí mismo. He can’t look after himself.
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