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Tier 2: Useful

Más te vale

You'd better / It would be better for you

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Advice & Suggestions Institutionalized Expression Advanced informal
Pronunciation:

mas te BA-leh

When to use:

Strong, sometimes threatening advice with consequences.

See It in Context

Más te vale llegar a tiempo.

You'd better arrive on time.

Warning advice
Más te vale estudiar para el examen.

You'd better study for the exam.

Academic warning
Más te vale disculparte.

You'd better apologize.

Strong recommendation