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worth the candle

Principal Translations
Inglés		Español
worth the candle expr	figurative (worthwhile)	vale la pena expr
Note: Usually used in negative sentences, or where there is doubt.

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Compound Forms:
Inglés		Español
is the game worth the candle? expr	figurative (is the effort required worthwhile?)	¿vale la pena? expr
the game's not worth the candle expr	figurative (effort required is not worthwhile)	no vale la pena expr

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