Importarme (en. Care)
/imporˈtarme/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To express that something has relevance or influence over oneself.
I don't care what others say.
No me importa lo que digan los demás.
To indicate that one has interest or that something affects the person.
I do care about your opinion.
A mí sí me importa tu opinión.
To show that one is affected by circumstances.
I don't want to care so much about what happens.
No quiero que me importe tanto lo que pase.
Etymology
From the verb 'importar', which comes from the Latin 'importare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
What do I care?
Expression indicating indifference about a matter.
¿A mí qué me importa?
I don't care.
Phrase used to downplay the importance of something.
No me importa
I couldn't care less.
Indicates that one does not care at all about something.
Me importa un bledo
Related Words
important
That has relevance or significance.
importante
to care
To have value or importance.
importar
to interest
To awaken curiosity or attention.
interesar
Slang Meanings
I don't care at all.
When I told him my problem, he said he didn't care at all.
Cuando le conté mi problema, me dijo que no le importaba un comino.
I couldn't care less.
I couldn't care less about his opinion; I'll do what I want.
Su opinión me importa un rábano, yo haré lo que quiera.