be valued

[/bi ˈvæljuːd/]
verb phrase (passive voice)
ser valorizado; ser apreciado; ser estimado
1. to be considered or regarded as having worth, importance, or merit
Her contributions to the project were highly valued by the team.
As contribuições dela para o projeto foram muito valorizadas pela equipe.
2. to have a monetary or assessed worth assigned to something
The antique painting was valued at $50,000 by the appraiser.
A pintura antiga foi avaliada em $50.000 pelo avaliador.
3. to be treasured or held in high regard by someone
Loyalty is valued in our company culture.
A lealdade é muito apreciada em nossa cultura corporativa.
In Brazilian culture, being 'valorizado' (valued) is particularly important in family and social contexts, reflecting the emphasis on relationships and personal recognition. In the USA, this phrase is commonly used in corporate settings to describe employee recognition and workplace appreciation.
NYC Slang
be appreciated; be respected; get props
Synonyms / Sinônimos
be appreciatedbe esteemedbe prizedbe treasuredbe cherishedbe respected
Antonyms / Antônimos
be disregardedbe ignoredbe underestimatedbe disdainedbe undervalued

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser valorizado; ser apreciado
Most common usage in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ser estimado; ser apreciado
Common in everyday speech; slightly more informal
São Paulo
ser valorizado
Preferred in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
ser valorizado; ser apreciado
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese; no significant regional difference

Related Words

valuevaluablevaluationappraiseappreciateworthesteemregard

Related Idioms & Phrases

be worth one's weight in gold
be held in high esteem
be worth something to someone
be appreciated for what one is
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