que vale la pena

that's worth it

that it's worth it

que vale la pena(keh bah-leh lah peh-nah)

phrase

1. (complement of a noun or pronoun)

a. that's worth it

Un curso que vale la pena, porque aprendes cosas muy interesantes, es el curso de historia.

A course that's worth it, because you learn very interesting things, is the history course.

b. that's worth

Es una novela que vale la pena leer, aunque requiera un esfuerzo.

It's a novel that's worth reading, even if it requires some effort.

c. worthwhile

Es una oferta que vale la pena porque son suéteres de muy buena calidad.

It's a worthwhile offer because they're very good quality sweaters.

d. that's worth the effort

Desde mi punto de vista, tener hijos es algo que vale la pena.

From my point of view, having children is something that's worth the effort.

2. (complement of a phrase)

a. that it's worth it

Vamos a gastar mucho dinero en reformar la casa, pero pensamos que vale la pena.

We're going to spend a lot of money renovating the house, but we think that it's worth it.

b. that it's worth

Dice el guía turístico que vale la pena ir a ver el castillo porque es muy antiguo y muy bonito.

The tourist guide says that it's worth going to see the castle because it's very old and beautiful.

c. it's worth it

¿Vas a ir a ver la obra? - Sí, Óscar fue y dijo que vale la pena.

Are you going to see the play? - Yes, Oscar went and he said it's worth it.

d. it's worth

Yo creo que vale la pena intentarlo. No tienes nada que perder.

I think it's worth a try. You have nothing to lose.

e. that it's worth the effort

La carrera de informática es difícil, pero estoy convencido de que vale la pena. Hay muchas ofertas de trabajo.

The computing degree is difficult, but I'm convinced that it's worth the effort. There's a lot of job offers.