Valoro apreciar la ayuda de mi primo.

I value appreciating my cousin's help.

Breakdown of Valoro apreciar la ayuda de mi primo.

• yo: I
• mi: my
• de: of
• el primo: the cousin
• valorar: to value
• la ayuda: the help
• apreciar: to appreciate

Questions & Answers about Valoro apreciar la ayuda de mi primo.

Why are there two verbs in a row (valoro and apreciar)?

In Spanish, it’s common to use a conjugated verb followed by an infinitive when one verb modifies or complements the other. Here, valoro (I value) is conjugated, and apreciar is in its infinitive form to express what exactly is being valued.

Could I just say Valoro la ayuda de mi primo without the verb apreciar?

Yes, you could. Valoro la ayuda de mi primo means “I value my cousin’s help.” When you add apreciar, it emphasizes that you specifically appreciate or recognize the help. So Valoro apreciar la ayuda de mi primo places extra focus on the act of appreciating his assistance.

Why do we say la ayuda de mi primo and not just la ayuda mi primo?

In Spanish, when you talk about someone’s help, you typically use ayuda de (help from) to show possession or source. So you need the preposition de to connect ayuda with mi primo, making it clear that you’re referring to your cousin’s help.

Is primo used for both male cousins and female cousins?

No. Primo refers to a male cousin. For a female cousin, you would use prima. So, if you’re talking about a female cousin, the sentence would become Valoro apreciar la ayuda de mi prima.

Any tips on pronunciation for valoro, apreciar, and primo?

• valoro: Emphasize the second syllable, “-lo-,” making it “vah-LOH-ro.”
• apreciar: Pronounce it “ah-preh-SEE-ar,” with stress on “-ciar.”
• primo: It’s “PREE-mo,” rolling the “r” a bit if you can, though a light trill is usually enough in casual speech.