Importante: important
Pronunciation: eem-pohr-TAHN-teh (stress the capital letters)
Importante means “important” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: important
- How to say it: eem-pohr-TAHN-teh
- Forms: importante, importante, importantes, importantes
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “importante” means and how to use it
Importante means “important.” It has the same form for masculine and feminine.
Forms of “importante”
| Describes | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Masculine | importante | importantes |
| Feminine | importante | importantes |
Adjectives agree with the noun they describe.
Examples with audio
- Es un tema muy importante.It is a very important topic.
- Mi familia es lo más importante.My family is the most important thing.
- Es importante dormir bien.It is important to sleep well.
Usage tip
Use “es importante” plus an infinitive for a general idea: es importante estudiar. With a subjunctive, you need “que”: es importante que vengas.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “important” in Spanish?
“important” in Spanish is “importante.” It is pronounced eem-pohr-TAHN-teh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “importante”?
Say eem-pohr-TAHN-teh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
How does “importante” change for feminine and plural?
The forms are “importante,” “importante,” “importantes,” and “importantes.”
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