How to use the word "Válgase" correctly

[charlelit8]

What does válgase mean and how to use "Válgase" correctly?

[irmamar]

"Válgase", from the verb "valer". I've seen it in expressions with the meaning of asking for permission for saying/writng something which could sound incorrect. For instance:

Subí la subida, válgase la redundancia (if you'll excuse the repetition).
La iglesia de mi pueblo, como una catedral (válgase la comparación), se alza majestuosa. (if you allow that comparison).

I can't think more examples now. :thinking:

[AngelicaDeAlquezar]

I agree with Irma. "Válgase" is a way of expressing something like "be what I'm saying allowed".


Btw... there is also "¡Válgame!" or "¡Válgame dios!", which have a similar meaning to "god help me". They're used to express surprise when something bad happens.

[pinosilano]

Válgase = haga uso/use.
Válgase de aquel PC para controlar su correo electrónico.
Válgase la pena la lectura de las instrucciones.
Válgase anotar que no siempre se va a ver así.