no se vale(
noh
 
seh
 
bah
-
leh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. he can't manage
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
El niño solo tiene dos años y no se vale por sí mismo.The child is only two years old and he can't manage on his own.
b. she can't manage
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Mi abuela es muy mayor y ya no se vale sola. Necesita ayuda.My grandma is very old and she can't manage on her own anymore. She needs help.
c. can't manage
Lucía no se vale para hacer tareas domésticas básicas porque tiene la pierna enyesada.Lucia can't manage to do basic housework because her leg is in a cast.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(you can't take care of yourself; second person singular)
a. you can't manage
Si es usted una persona mayor y comprueba que ya no se vale solo y necesita ayuda, por favor, hable con los servicios sociales.If you're an elderly person and you realize you can't manage on your own anymore and you need help, please contact social services.
3. (it's not permitted) (Andes)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
(Caribbean)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. that's not allowed
¡No se vale, tramposo!That's not allowed, you cheat!
b. it's not allowed
¿No puedo tocar el balón con la mano? - No, no se vale.Can't I touch the ball with my hands? - No, it's not allowed.
c. is not allowed
No se vale hablar con otros compañeros de clase durante el examen.Talking to other classmates is not allowed during the test.
d. you can't
No se vale gastar bromas pesadas ni burlarse de los demás niños.You can't make nasty jokes or make fun of other children.
e. that's not fair
¡No se vale! ¡Yo lo vi primero!That's not fair! I saw it first!
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