vale
word
Definition
A vale is a valley, which means a long, low area of land between hills, often with a river running through it.
Usage & Nuances
'Vale' is mostly literary or poetic in English, not common in conversation; 'valley' is the usual term. Used in place names (e.g., 'Vale of York'). Don't confuse with the Spanish 'vale' meaning 'okay'.
Spanish: vallePortuguese (BR): valePortuguese (PT): valeChinese (Simplified): 山谷Chinese (Traditional): 山谷Hindi: घाटीArabic: واديBengali: ঘাঁটি (কবিতার ভাষা) - উপত্যকাRussian: долина (поэтическое)Japanese: 谷（たに、文学的）Vietnamese: thung lũng (thi ca)Korean: 골짜기(문학적)Turkish: vadi (edebi)Urdu: وادی (ادبی)Indonesian: lembah (puitis)
Example Sentences
The river flows quietly through the vale.
basic
We went hiking in the green vale.
basic
Many flowers grow in the vale each spring.
basic
They built the village at the end of the vale.
natural
The fog covered the entire vale, making everything look mysterious.
natural
Have you ever visited the famous vale in spring? The views are stunning.
natural