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"Important" in Italian: importante
importante
Important in Italian is importante (eem-por-TAHN-teh)—same for masculine and feminine singular. È importante che… introduces a priority.
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How to pronounce importante
Say it
eem-por-TAHN-teh
/imporˈtan.te/
Importante stresses TAHN: eem-por-TAHN-teh. Clear vowels.
"Important" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| importante | important Default adjective. | Default adjective. |
| molto importante | very important Emphasis. | Emphasis. |
| è importante che… | it's important that… Advice. | Advice. |
| una cosa importante | an important thing Everyday noun phrase. | Everyday noun phrase. |
How to use importante in real life
- 1Work email
Questa riunione è importante.
This meeting is important.
È importante.
- 2Travel tip
È importante arrivare in anticipo.
It's important to arrive early.
È importante + infinitive.
- 3Family reminder
Ho una cosa importante da dirti.
I have something important to tell you.
Cosa importante.
Mistakes English speakers make with importante
Incorrect: È importantissimo il documento? Sì, è important.
Correct: Sì, è importante.
Use importante, not English important.
Incorrect: Una riunione importanti.
Correct: Una riunione importante. / Riunioni importanti.
Singular importante; plural importanti.
Good to know
Importante softens requests: è importante che… feels less bossy than a raw order. In shops, un documento importante still means bring your ID.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a busy morning
ChatPal
Cosa c'è di importante oggi?
What's important today?
You
La visita al consolato è importante.
The consulate visit is important.
ChatPal
Allora lasciamo libero quel blocco importante.
Then let's keep that important block free.
You
Sì, grazie.
Yes, thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Important" in Italian
Same for masculine and feminine?
Yes in the singular: importante.
Plural?
Importanti.
Very important?
Molto importante / importantissimo.
It's important to…?
È importante + infinitive.
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