/impoɾˈtante/
Translation
important
Word origin
From Medieval Latin importans, importantis, present participle of importare ('to bring in, be of consequence'), from in- plus portare ('to carry').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- importare
- English cognates
- important, import
Examples
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The most important thing is that you are well.
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We have an important meeting tomorrow morning.
ejercicio.
It is important to eat well and exercise.
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He met an important person during his work trip.
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For me it is important to keep in touch with old friends.
Used in
Stories
(14)Alguien que lo haya visto
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La conductora de la ambulancia
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El primer día de trabajo
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Es importante que descanses
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La fábrica de madera
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La promesa de Lucía
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Le echo de menos
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Lo que de verdad importa
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Lo que dijo el médico
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María lleva una hora esperando
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No estoy embarazada
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No fue él, sino ella
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Por lo tanto, decidimos
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El primer día de Laura
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Grammar articles
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Spanish Text Cohesion and Style: signposting, avoiding repetition, en resumen
Spanish Verb Conjugation: The Complete Rules with Examples
The Spanish Imperfect Subjunctive: How to Form It (the -ra and -se Endings)
The Spanish Infinitive as a Noun and After Prepositions (antes de salir, al llegar)
Spanish Intensifiers and Downtoners: muy, -ísimo, super, un poco, más bien
Spanish Intermediate Grammar (B1-B2): The Things That Stop You at the Plateau
The Spanish Neuter lo (lo bueno, lo que, lo de)
Spanish Subjunctive After Impersonal Expressions
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