Importantes (en. Important)

/im.por'tan.tes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to something that has great relevance or meaning.
The decisions we make are important for the future.
Las decisiones que tomamos son importantes para el futuro.
That requires special attention or consideration.
It is important that you arrive on time to the meeting.
Es importante que llegues a tiempo a la reunión.
That significantly influences a given context.
Climate change is an important issue globally.
El cambio climático es un tema importante a nivel mundial.

Etymology

From Latin 'importans', participle of 'importare', which means 'to carry within'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it is important
it is used to emphasize the relevance of something.
es importante
to be important to someone
it indicates that something has great value for a person.
ser importante para alguien
capital importance
it refers to something of utmost importance.
importancia capital

Related Words

importance
The quality of being important.
importancia
to matter
To have relevance or mean something.
importar
important
That is of great relevance or significance.
importante

Slang Meanings

Something that is considered relevant in popular slang.
Last night’s party was important for all of us.
La fiesta de anoche fue importante para todos nosotros.
A topic or issue of great interest in a group.
That news is important for today’s youth.
Esa noticia es importante para los jóvenes de hoy.