In Spanish, how you say “worth” depends on whether you’re referring to people or things. If you are talking about people, you’d use “la valía.” If you’re asking about things, you’d use “el valor.” Let’s take a look at how the word is used in each scenario.
- Tienes que empezar a mostrar tu valía a la empresa. = You need to prove your worth to the company.
- Estamos impacientes por saber el valor de la empresa. = We want to know the company’s worth.
Getting comfortable with the nuances of Spanish words can take some time. But remember, you don’t have to tackle them all at once. As you move forward on your language journey, you’ll learn to distinguish which option is best.
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Learn Spanish Words and Phrases
Many people choose to learn Spanish because they hear the language in their daily lives. After all, Spanish is heard in popular music, movies, and TV shows. Other people want to learn Spanish based on their plans to volunteer, work, or vacation in any of the 20 countries where Spanish is the official language. No matter your reason, you can get off to a great start by first learning how to pronounce some very basic words and phrases. It is a crucial step to understand and be understood by any of the 437 million people around the world who speak Spanish.
Many times, Spanish learners focus on memorizing lengthy lists of Spanish vocabulary words and phrases. Then they become frustrated because they have little-to-no ability to participate in everyday Spanish conversation. That’s why it’s strongly advised that new Spanish language learners work on understanding and pronouncing basic words and phrases. This smart and practical approach to learning Spanish will help you become a confident and comfortable Spanish speaker.
It’s worth noting that Spanish does have some pronunciation distinctions that can make it a challenge for language learners. As one example, the letter r is pronounced differently and takes some practice for most new learners. This distinct sound is formed by tapping the tip of the tongue on the roof of the mouth, about a third of the way back in the mouth. Some Spanish language experts suggest new learners practice making the “tt” sound, as it sounds in the English word butter.
Honing your pronunciation skills requires immediate feedback on your efforts. Rosetta Stone helps you dial in your pronunciation with our TruAccent™ speech-recognition engine. Our patented technology compares your voice to native and non-native speakers in real-time—so you get immediate feedback for the most accurate pronunciation. It’s also adjustable, which allows you to tweak your accent as needed. TruAccent is a powerful tool for helping you learn and speak the Spanish language.
Once you have developed the ability to understand basic Spanish words and short phrases, you can move onto the longer phrases you’ll use in everyday conversation.Rosetta Stone’s short, 10-minute lessons are built in just this way—first teaching the basics, then tackling the longer phrases. This approach will help you acquire the skills to speak Spanish with confidence.
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