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"Valorar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to value", and "valorizar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to increase the value of". Learn more about the difference between "valorar" and "valorizar" below.
valorar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to cherish)
a. to appreciate
Valoro todos tus esfuerzos de embellecer el jardín.I appreciate all your efforts to make the garden more attractive.
a. to assess
Es difícil valorar la cantidad de explosivos que podrían haberse quedado en la región.It is difficult to assess the amount of explosives that could have remained in the region.
4. (chemistry)
a. to titrate
Aprendimos cómo valorar en la clase de química hoy.We learned how to titrate in chemistry class today.
valorizar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to increase the value of
La nueva estación de metro valorizará los inmuebles circundantes.The new subway station will increase the value of the surrounding properties.
b. to raise the value of
La mayor demanda de productos estadounidenses valorizó el dólar.Higher demand for U.S. products raised the value of the dollar.
2. (to cherish)
a. to appreciate
Me ascendieron, lo que indica que la empresa valoriza mi trabajo.I was promoted, which means the company appreciates my work.
b. to value
La toma de decisiones y el trabajo en equipo son capacidades cada vez más valorizadas.Decision making and teamwork are increasingly valued skills.
valorizarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to increase in value
Una buena colección de sellos suele valorizarse con los años.A good stamp collection usually increases in value over the years.
