المعنى
Indicates that the benefit or reward outweighs the difficulty or work.
خلفية ثقافية
The TV show 'Vale a Pena Ver de Novo' has been running since 1980. It's so famous that the phrase is often associated with nostalgia and high-quality storytelling. Portuguese people often use this phrase with a sense of 'resiliência'. It's linked to the idea that nothing good comes without a bit of suffering (sofrimento). In Luanda, you might hear 'Valeu a pena' as a way to say 'thank you' or 'it was a pleasure' after a transaction or help. In Lusophone universities, 'Vale a pena o esforço' is the unofficial motto for students during 'queima das fitas' (graduation festivities), celebrating years of hard work.
Use it to end a story
It's the perfect 'punchline' for a story about a struggle that ended well.
Don't forget the 'a'
Saying 'Vale pena' sounds like you are missing a tooth. Always keep the 'a'.
المعنى
Indicates that the benefit or reward outweighs the difficulty or work.
Use it to end a story
It's the perfect 'punchline' for a story about a struggle that ended well.
Don't forget the 'a'
Saying 'Vale pena' sounds like you are missing a tooth. Always keep the 'a'.
The 'Valeu' shortcut
In Brazil, 'Valeu!' is a very common way to say 'Thanks' or 'Bye', derived from this phrase.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'valer'.
Ontem, eu percebi que ______ a pena o esforço de ter estudado tanto.
Since the sentence starts with 'Ontem' (Yesterday), we need the preterite tense.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the best option:
'Vale a pena' is the fixed idiomatic expression.
Complete the dialogue with a logical response.
A: 'O projeto foi muito difícil e dormimos pouco.' B: 'Sim, mas ____________________.'
The response justifies the hard work with a reward (the bonus).
Match the situation to the best use of the phrase.
Situation: You just finished a 10km run and feel great.
It expresses that the physical exertion was worth the feeling of accomplishment.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينOntem, eu percebi que ______ a pena o esforço de ter estudado tanto.
Since the sentence starts with 'Ontem' (Yesterday), we need the preterite tense.
Choose the best option:
'Vale a pena' is the fixed idiomatic expression.
A: 'O projeto foi muito difícil e dormimos pouco.' B: 'Sim, mas ____________________.'
The response justifies the hard work with a reward (the bonus).
Situation: You just finished a 10km run and feel great.
It expresses that the physical exertion was worth the feeling of accomplishment.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, it's a perfect synonym. 'Trabalho' is slightly more literal than 'esforço'.
Absolutely. It's neutral-formal. You can use it to justify a budget or a deadline.
The opposite is 'Não vale a pena' (It's not worth it) or 'É perda de tempo' (It's a waste of time).
Because 'pena' implies the cost of suffering, which makes the reward more meaningful.
You can say 'Ele vale a pena' (He is worth it), but usually, we say 'Vale a pena o esforço de conhecê-lo'.
The meaning is identical, but the pronunciation of 'vale' and 'esforço' differs significantly.
No, 'Vale a pena' is almost always singular because 'a pena' is the subject.
No, you can just say 'Vale a pena' if the context of effort is already clear.
No, it is a standard idiom used by everyone from presidents to street vendors.
You say 'Valeu super a pena' or 'Valeu totalmente a pena'.
عبارات ذات صلة
Vale o quanto pesa
similarSomething is worth exactly its weight in value.
Fazer valer a pena
builds onTo act in a way that ensures the effort is rewarded.
Não vale um tostão furado
contrastIt's not worth a holey penny.
Compensar o trabalho
synonymTo compensate for the work.
