vale
nounCEFR B2
What does “vale” mean in English?
voucher, token — a document entitling the holder to a discount or benefit; 'canjear un vale'; not the interjection 'vale'
voucher, token — a document entitling the holder to a discount or benefit; 'canjear un vale'; not the interjection 'vale' (OK)
Example sentences
canjear un vale de descuento
to redeem a discount voucher
un vale regalo para una experiencia gastronómica
a gift voucher for a gastronomic experience
How to use it
'Vale' as a noun means a voucher, token, or slip — a document entitling the holder to a service or discount. Collocates: 'vale de descuento/regalo/comida', 'canjear un vale'. In everyday peninsular speech, 'vale' also functions as an interjection meaning OK/alright — a completely different usage learners often conflate.
Common mistake
Don't confuse 'vale' the noun (a voucher) with 'vale' the interjection (OK/alright, from 'valer') — they share the same form but are completely different functions. Context always disambiguates.