Importante
Example: Es importante aprender sobre la historia de España.
Definition
"Importante" describes something significant or of great value, especially in contexts like history where understanding key events or facts is crucial. For example, in the phrase "Es importante aprender sobre la historia de España," it means that learning about Spain's history holds considerable significance.
Etymology
The word "importante" comes from the Latin verb 'importare,' meaning 'to bring in' or 'to carry in.' Over time, it evolved through Old French and Spanish to describe something that carries weight or significance. Did you know? The root 'portare' also relates to 'porter,' meaning to carry, highlighting the idea of carrying importance.
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"Importante" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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