Importan (en. They matter)

/impor'tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicate that something is important or relevant.
What you think really matters to us.
Lo que piensas realmente importan para nosotros.
Highlight the value or significance of an action or decision.
The exam results matter for your final grade.
Los resultados del examen importan para tu nota final.
Refer to a need or priority in a given situation.
Your feelings matter more than what people say.
Importan más tus sentimientos que lo que diga la gente.

Etymology

From the verb 'importar', derived from Latin 'importare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

doesn't matter at all
It is not important.
importa un comino
doesn't matter one bit
It does not interest at all.
importar un pepino
what matters is
The relevant or significant aspect.
lo que importa es

Related Words

importar
To have importance or value.
importar
importancia
Degree of significance or relevance of something.
importancia
importante
Of great relevance or value.
importante

Slang Meanings

I don't care
He doesn't care at all about the problems.
A él le importan un bledo los problemas.
It is irrelevant
What you say doesn't matter to me one bit.
Lo que digas me importa un rábano.