Portuguese · Adjectives
Importante
[/ĩpoʁˈtɐ̃tʃi/]
Important
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of great significance or value.
De grande significância ou valor.
Example
Essa reunião é muito importante para a empresa.
This meeting is very important for the company.
Etymology
'Importante' derives from the Latin 'importans', the present participle of 'importare', meaning to bring in or carry, extending to mean significant or of value in modern Portuguese.
How & Where It’s Used
'Importante' is used in varying registers and contexts, from formal discussions to everyday conversations, often emphasizing significance in both spoken and written Portuguese.