valioso
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “valioso” mean in English?
valuable, worthwhile
valuable, worthwhile (of great worth or merit; información valiosa; una experiencia valiosa)
Example sentences
Su experiencia es muy valiosa para el equipo.
Her experience is very valuable for the team.
Contiene información valiosa sobre el tema.
It contains valuable information on the subject.
El tiempo es el recurso más valioso que tenemos.
Time is the most valuable resource we have.
How to use it
'Valioso/a' means valuable — of high value, worth, or usefulness. Used with ser. Key collocations: 'información valiosa', 'experiencia valiosa', 'recurso valioso'. The noun is 'valor'. Distinguish from 'válido' (valid).
Common mistake
Don't confuse 'valioso' (valuable/worth a lot) with 'válido' (valid/legally acceptable) — they share a root but have distinct meanings.