valió la pena

valió la pena(
bah
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lyoh
 
lah
 
peh
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nah
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. it was worth the effort
Tuvimos que entrenar mucho para ganar el campeonato, pero valió la pena.We had to train hard to win the championship, but it was worth the effort.
b. it was worth it
No pienses en todo lo que sacrificaste por ser madre. Valió la pena.Don't think about all the things you sacrificed for being a mother. It was worth it.
c. was worth the effort
Gastar todo ese dinero en reformar la casa valió la pena.Spending all that money on renovating the house was worth the effort.
d. was worth it
Muchos piensan que luchar contra el país vecino fue inútil. Otros piensan que la guerra valió la pena.Many think fighting the neighboring country was useless. Others think the war was worth it.
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