Usages of valer a pena
Este casaco é bastante antigo, mas ainda vale a pena usá-lo em dias frios.
This coat is quite old, but it is still worth wearing on cold days.
Contudo, valia a pena vencer o receio, porque eu fazia bons amigos.
However, it was worth overcoming the fear, because I made good friends.
Às vezes, não vale a pena discutir quando já sabemos a resposta.
Sometimes, it is not worth arguing when we already know the answer.
Mudar um velho costume pode ser difícil, mas vale a pena.
Changing an old habit can be difficult, but it is worth it.
Este exercício exige esforço, mas o resultado vale a pena.
This exercise requires effort, but the result is worth it.
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