muy importante
/mui impoɾtante/from spelling rules
The phrase muy importante means very important in Spanish.
Muy importante is used to describe something that has a great deal of significance or value.
What does it mean word for word?
The word muy means 'very' and importante means 'important'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the adjective capital is sometimes used in formal contexts to convey great importance. In Latin America, tremendamente importante is often used to express that something is extremely important.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective importante is gender-neutral and does not change for masculine or feminine nouns. However, the phrase must take a plural form, muy importantes, if the noun it describes is plural.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying mucho importante. English speakers sometimes make this mistake by confusing the words for 'much' and 'very', but muy importante is the correct way to express this.
Did you know?
- The word importante comes from the Latin portāre, which means 'to carry'.
- While importante describes importance, the verb importar can also mean 'to matter' or 'to care' in a completely different context, such as no me importa, meaning 'I do not care'.
- In some contexts, Spanish speakers use the word fundamental to describe something that is even more vital than something that is muy importante.
Examples in context
- Es muy importante para mí.It's very important for me.This sentence shows how to use muy importante to describe personal significance.Tatoeba #9525650 by hayastan, translation #9525645 by Nylez
- El agua es muy importante.Water is very important.This sentence uses muy importante to describe the importance of water.Tatoeba #10124633 by manufrutos, translation #5358554 by dfordivam
- Hacer eso es muy importante.Doing that's very important.This sentence uses muy importante to describe the importance of an action.Tatoeba #7192799 by arh, translation #6265227 by CK
- El informe que me entregaste es muy importante para la reunión de mañana.The report you gave me is very important for tomorrow's meeting.
- La decisión que tomaremos hoy es de suma importancia para el futuro de la empresa.The decision we will make today is of utmost importance for the future of the company.
- La implementación de la nueva política es crucial para mejorar la eficiencia del sistema.The implementation of the new policy is crucial to improve system efficiency.
- Chicos, no olviden traer el regalo a la fiesta de María, es súper importante.Guys, don't forget to bring the gift to Maria's party, it's really important.
- Este email que te envié es importante de verdad, así que asegúrate de leerlo.This email I sent you is really important, so make sure to read it.
- Tu presencia en la reunión es tremendamente importante para el equipo.Your presence at the meeting is extremely important for the team.
- La ceremonia de inauguración será un evento capital para la empresa.The opening ceremony will be a crucial event for the company.
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Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing a work meeting.
- ElenaMañana tenemos una reunión muy importante.Tomorrow we have a very important meeting.
- Javier¿A qué hora es la cita, Elena?What time is the appointment, Elena?
- ElenaEs a las diez, no llegues tarde.It is at ten, don't be late.
- JavierEntendido, Javier estará allí a tiempo.Understood, Javier will be there on time.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries importante, muy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
