no vale

it's not worth

no vale(noh bah-leh)

phrase

1. (it doesn't have a value)

a. it's not worth

Esta moneda también es muy antigua, ¿no? - Sí, pero no vale tanto como la otra.

This coin is very old too, isn't it? - Yes, but it's not worth as much as the other one.

b. isn't worth

Ese cuadro no vale mucho. Es de un pintor de segunda fila.

That painting isn't worth much. It's by a second rate painter.

2. (it doesn't have a price)

a. It doesn't cost

No vale mucho teniendo en cuenta que es de muy buena calidad.

It doesn't cost much, considering that it's of very good quality.

b. doesn't cost

El libro no vale $20, vale $25.

The book doesn't cost $20. It costs $25.

3. (it's no use)

a. it's no good

¿Tienes tarjeta sanitaria? - Sí, pero no vale en Madrid, solo se puede usar en Andalucía.

Do you have a health card? - Yes, but it's no good in Madrid. You can only use it in Andalusia.

b. is no good

Esta visa no vale. Está caducada.

This visa is no good. It's expired.

4. (it's not permitted)

a. that's not allowed

¡No vale! ¡Estás haciendo trampa!

That's not allowed! You're cheating!

b. isn't allowed

En este juego, no vale pisar esa línea.

Stepping on that line isn't allowed in this game.