Ser importante
Example: É importante estudar diariamente para melhorar no idioma.
Definition
"Ser importante" means to have significant value or relevance in a particular context, implying that something or someone matters greatly and should be given attention or priority. For example, "É importante estudar diariamente para melhorar no idioma" highlights the necessity of daily study for language improvement.
Etymology
The phrase "ser importante" comes from the Portuguese verb "ser," meaning "to be," combined with the adjective "importante," which derives from the Latin word "importans," meaning "carrying weight" or "significant." Did you know? The Latin root "portare" means "to carry," so "importante" literally suggests something that carries importance or weight.
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