Translation of Italian word "importante" to English
importante
/im.porˈtan.te/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'importante' expresses 'important' (Important, significant). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). The meaning of 'importante' shifts subtly depending on whether it precedes or follows the noun — pre-nominal position often adds a figurative or emphatic nuance.
🇬🇧 English
important
Example
È importante studiare bene le regole di grammatica.
It is important to study the grammar rules well.
Oggi abbiamo una riunione molto importante in ufficio.
Today we have a very important meeting at the office.
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- importante per— important for
- Oggi abbiamo una riunione molto importante in ufficio.— Today we have a very important meeting at the office.
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What does the Italian word "importante" mean?▼
The Italian word "importante" means "important" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "È importante studiare bene le regole di grammatica." (which translates as "It is important to study the grammar rules well.").
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