que valga la pena

que valga la pena(
keh
 
bahl
-
gah
 
lah
 
peh
-
nah
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. that is worthwhile
No quiero hacer cualquier cosa. Quiero encontrar un trabajo que valga la pena.I don't want to do just any work. I want to find a job that is worthwhile.
b. that is worth the effort
Nos gustaría involucrarnos en un proyecto que valga la pena.We'd like to get involved in a project that is worth the effort.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Para que valga la pena visitar la ciudad, tienes que pasar allí al menos tres días.For it to be worth the effort to visit the city, you need to spend at least three days there.
Si quieres que de verdad valga la pena comprar en las rebajas, debes estar dispuesto a gastar mucho dinero.If you really want it to be worth it to go shopping during the sales, you have to be prepared to spend a lot of money.
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