How to Say ‘Worth it’ in Spain Spanish
Vale la pena
vah-leh lah peh-nah
[vah-leh lah peh-nah]
💬 Usage Tip: The phrase literally translates to 'it is worth the pain', emphasizing effort and value.
🇪🇸 In Spain: Commonly used to express that something is worth the effort or trouble.
Phrase Breakdown
Vale
[vah-leh]
It is worth
Expresses that something is valuable or beneficial enough to justify the effort or risk.
Creo que vale la pena visitar ese museo.
I think it's worth visiting that museum.
la
[lah]
the
A definite article used to specify a noun that is known to the listener.
La ceremonia fue hermosa.
The ceremony was beautiful.
pena
[peh-nah]
pain or effort
Refers in this context to the trouble or effort required to do something.
Valió la pena esperar tanto tiempo.
It was worth waiting so long.
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