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"Precioso" is an adjective which is often translated as "beautiful", and "valioso" is an adjective which is often translated as "valuable". Learn more about the difference between "precioso" and "valioso" below.
precioso(
preh
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syoh
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (pretty)
a. beautiful
La vista desde la peña está preciosa.The view from the cliff is beautiful.
Este es un broche precioso. ¿Dónde lo compraste?This is a beautiful brooch. Where did you buy it?
b. gorgeous
Estás preciosa con tu nuevo vestido y tu nuevo corte de pelo.You look gorgeous with your new dress and your new haircut.
c. lovely
Es un día precioso. ¿Por qué no damos un paseo en el parque?It's a lovely day. Why don't we go for a walk in the park?
2. (of value)
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
b. sweetheart
No te preocupes, preciosa. Todo saldrá bien, ya verás.Don't worry, sweetheart. Everything will be ok, you'll see.
valioso(
bah
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lyoh
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soh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (costly)
a. valuable
Mi abuela me dejó en herencia unas joyas muy valiosas.My grandma left me some very valuable jewels.
a. valuable
Ya sabes que tus consejos siempre han sido muy valiosos para mí.You know that your advice has always been very valuable to me.
3. (old-fashioned) (rich)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. wealthy
Los dueños del rancho son gente muy valiosa.The owners of the ranch are very wealthy people.
