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"Válido" is a form of "válido", an adjective which is often translated as "valid". "Vigente" is an adjective which is often translated as "in force". Learn more about the difference between "vigente" and "válido" below.
vigente(
bee
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hehn
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teh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (legal)
2. (applicable)
a. valid
Los precios de los boletos están vigentes durante todo 2015.The ticket prices are valid for all of 2015.
válido(
bah
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lee
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doh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (acceptable)
a. valid
"El perro se comió mi tarea" no es una excusa válida."The dog ate my homework" is not a valid excuse.
