adjective

valioso

valuable

Se refiere a algo que tiene mucha importancia, utilidad o un precio muy alto.

The adjective valioso describes something or someone that has significant worth, importance, or utility. It can be used in two primary contexts:

Material value: Refers to items that possess high economic or monetary worth, such as precious objects or expensive assets.
Abstract value: Refers to things, people, or contributions that are highly appreciated due to their quality, merit, or usefulness. For example, a "valioso consejo" (valuable advice) or a "valioso miembro del equipo" (a valuable team member).

Grammar:

It is an adjective that agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g., valiosa for feminine, valiosos for plural).
It functions as a predicate or modifier to describe the high quality or worth of a subject.

Origin:

The word is derived from the Spanish noun valor (value), combined with the suffix -ioso, which indicates fullness, abundance, or a tendency toward the root quality. It essentially means "full of value."

Synonyms:

Precioso : Often implies high value or preciousness.
Valeroso : Though often linked to courage, it can sometimes overlap in older contexts of merit.
Estimable : Something worthy of esteem or high regard.
Importante : Something of great significance.
Costoso : Used when referring specifically to high monetary value.

Antonyms:

Sin valor : Literally "without value" or worthless.
Inútil : Useless or lacking utility.
Despreciable : Despicable or of such low quality that it is unworthy of attention.
Barato : Cheap, implying a lack of high material value.