vàlides

Vàlides is a term without a single, widely established meaning in English. It most often appears as a typographic variant or transliteration related to words meaning validity in Romance languages, or as a proper noun in some regional contexts. The spelling with a grave accent on the a (vàlides) is uncommon in standard orthographies, which typically use válid or valido depending on the language.

In Romance languages descended from Latin validus, related forms convey notions of acceptability, legal effectiveness, or factual support. In Catalan, válid is the adjective meaning valid, with the plural válids. In Spanish and Portuguese, the corresponding adjective is válido, with the plural válidos. The accent marks specify syllable stress and, in some cases, vowel quality, guiding pronunciation.

Practically, vàlides could arise as a misspelling or variant of válid/válidos, or as a proper noun in a specific linguistic or regional context. There are no widely cited encyclopedic entries for a place, organization, or concept named “Vàlides” in major reference works. If encountered, its meaning would depend on the language and context, and it could also be a surname or toponym in non-English sources.

See also: válid, válido, valid, validity.