Something that matters
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important
of great significance
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adjective suffix
Importante means important and is a direct cognate of the English word.
importante
important, significant
Describes something that matters or carries weight.
Es importante llegar a tiempo a la reuniónIt's important to arrive on time to the meeting
Fue un descubrimiento muy significativo para la cienciaIt was a very significant discovery for science
serious, considerable (serious or large in degree)
When something is important in scale or severity.
Sufrió una lesión importante durante el partidoHe suffered a serious injury during the match
La empresa tuvo pérdidas importantes ese añoThe company had considerable losses that year