← Back to Fala2Me

values

[/ˈvæljuːz/]
noun/verb
valores
1. The principles or standards of behavior that one considers important in life
Family values are important to her.
Os valores familiares são importantes para ela.
2. The monetary or material worth of something
The values of these paintings have increased significantly.
Os valores dessas pinturas aumentaram significativamente.
3. Numerical quantities or data points
The values in the spreadsheet need to be recalculated.
Os valores na planilha precisam ser recalculados.
4. Third person singular present of 'to value'; regards something as important
She values honesty above all else.
Ela valoriza a honestidade acima de tudo.
NYC Slang
props (respect), street values (unwritten rules)
Synonyms
principlesstandardsbeliefsworthpriceestimates
Antonyms
worthlessnessinsignificance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
valores
Standard usage for both monetary and moral values
Portugal
valores
Identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese
Technical/Financial
valores
Used in financial and mathematical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

values and beliefs
core values
family values
moral values
face value (aceitar pelo valor aparente)
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →