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Merece la pena...

It's worth... / It's worthwhile...

Sentence Frames
Notes & Usage:

Essential frame for expressing that something is worth the effort or cost. Merece la pena + infinitive. No merece la pena = it's not worth it.

See It in Context

Merece la pena intentarlo aunque sea difícil.

It's worth trying even if it's difficult.

El viaje es largo pero merece la pena.

The journey is long but it's worth it.

—¿Vale el precio? —Sí, merece la pena.

—Is it worth the price? —Yes, it's worthwhile.