es importante
/es impoɾtante/from spelling rules
The English phrase "it is important" is translated into Spanish as es importante.
For more formal ways to emphasize significance and relevance, you can use Reviste importancia or Tiene una gran relevancia to convey a strong sense of importance.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase es importante, the subject "it" is omitted because Spanish uses impersonal constructions where the subject is implied by the verb or context. The adjective importante is gender-neutral and stays the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. Additionally, when using the construction es importante que followed by a clause with a different subject, the verb in that clause must be in the subjunctive mood.
How do you pronounce it?
/es impoɾtante/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word importante can be used as a noun to describe a wealthy or influential person. For example, referring to someone as un importante means they are a 'big shot' or a person of high social standing.
- When describing a large quantity of something, such as money or time, Spanish speakers often use importante instead of 'large'. A phrase like una cantidad importante translates literally to 'an important quantity' but means 'a significant amount'.
- The word importante is a cognate of the English 'important', both deriving from the Latin 'importare', meaning 'to carry in' or 'bring in'.
Examples in context
- Es importante para mí.It is important for me.Tatoeba #722388 by Shishir, translation #436501 by lukaszpp
- Para mí es importante.To me, it is important.Tatoeba #1284255 by marcelostockle, translation #604207 by BraveSentry
- Es importante que sea puntual.It is important that you should be punctual.This example shows the use of the subjunctive mood after es importante.Tatoeba #1491694 by Shishir, translation #264012 by CM
- Es importante seguir las normas de seguridad en el laboratorio.It is important to follow safety regulations in the lab.
- El proyecto reviste gran importancia para el desarrollo del país.The project is of great importance for the country's development.
- El informe presentado tiene una gran relevancia para resolver el problema.The presented report is of great relevance for solving the problem.
- Es súper importante llegar a tiempo a la fiesta.It's super important to arrive on time to the party.
- Si quieres mejorar tu salud, hay que tener en cuenta hacer ejercicio regularmente.If you want to improve your health, it is important to take into account exercising regularly.
- Para el desarrollo del proyecto, es de suma importancia la colaboración de todos los miembros del equipo.For the project's development, the collaboration of all team members is of utmost importance.
- Para tener éxito en el examen, es vital estudiar todos los temas.To succeed in the exam, it is vital to study all the topics.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing their upcoming travel plans.
- Alejandro¿Es importante reservar el hotel ahora?Is it important to book the hotel now?
- MaríaSí, es importante para asegurar un buen precio.Yes, it is important to secure a good price.
- AlejandroEntiendo, lo haré esta tarde.I understand, I will do it this afternoon.
- MaríaGracias, Alejandro, eres muy organizado.Thanks, Alejandro, you are very organized.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries es, importante, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
