Spanish Expression · Intermediate
valer la pena
to be worth the effort, to pay off
Pronunciation: /baˌleɾ la ˈpena/
Meaning
to be worth the effort, to pay off
Example
Vale la pena intentarlo.
It's worth a shot.
Practice tips
- Practice valer la pena out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish expression is for intermediate-level learners.