Vale
Example: ¿Vale si vamos al cine esta noche?
Definition
"Vale" is an informal Spanish expression used to indicate agreement or acceptance, similar to saying 'okay' or 'alright' in English. It is commonly used to confirm a proposal or suggestion, as in the example phrase: '¿Vale si vamos al cine esta noche?' meaning 'Is it okay if we go to the movies tonight?'.
Etymology
The word "vale" comes from the Latin verb 'valere', which means 'to be strong' or 'to be well'. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to express approval or acceptance, reflecting a sense of something being valid or acceptable. Did you know that in some Spanish-speaking regions, "vale" is more commonly used than 'okay'?
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"Vale" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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