Importante
Example: Es importante beber agua todos los días para la salud.
Definition
"Importante" is an adjective used to describe something of great significance, value, or consequence. It highlights matters or objects that deserve attention or consideration due to their impact or relevance, as in the phrase, "It is important to drink water every day for health."
Etymology
The word "importante" comes from the Latin verb 'importare,' meaning 'to bring in' or 'to carry in.' Over time, it evolved in Romance languages to describe things that carry or bring significance or weight. Did you know? The root 'portare' means 'to carry,' which is at the heart of "importante" implying something that carries importance.
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"Importante" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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