Italian Expression · Intermediate
valere la pena
to be worth it
Pronunciation: va-LE-re la PE-na
Meaning
To be worthwhile; to justify the effort, expense, or trouble involved.
Example
Fare quel lungo viaggio vale davvero la pena per vedere il panorama.
Taking that long trip is really worth it to see the view.
Practice tips
- Practice valere 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 Italian expression is for intermediate-level learners.