Example: Val més prevenir que lamentar després d'un error greu.
Definition
"Val més" is a Catalan expression meaning 'it is better' or 'better to', used to suggest that one action is preferable to another, often to avoid negative consequences, as in the phrase 'Val més prevenir que lamentar després d'un error greu' (It is better to prevent than to regret after a serious mistake).
Translations
It is better to
Más vale
Het is beter om
Mieux vaut
Besser ist es
Etymology
The phrase "Val més" comes from the Catalan verb 'valer,' meaning 'to be worth,' combined with 'més,' meaning 'more.' Together, they convey the idea of something having greater value or preference. Did you know? This expression is similar in structure to phrases in other Romance languages that express preference or advisability.
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