A2 Expression محايد

avere importanza

to matter

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use 'avere importanza' to describe things that are significant, relevant, or simply matter in a given context.

  • Means: To be of significance or to matter (literally 'to have importance').
  • Used in: Formal debates, personal opinions, and polite dismissals of mistakes.
  • Don't confuse: Avoid using 'essere importanza'; always use the verb 'avere' (to have).
Object + ⚖️ = 🌟 (Value)

Explanation at your level:

In Italian, 'avere importanza' means 'to be important'. You use the verb 'avere' (to have). For example, 'Il pane ha importanza' (Bread is important). The most useful sentence is 'Non ha importanza', which means 'It doesn't matter'. Use this when you want to be nice to a friend who made a small mistake.
At this level, you can use 'avere importanza' to talk about your opinions. Remember to use 'per' to say who it is important to: 'Per me, la famiglia ha molta importanza'. You can also use adjectives like 'molta' (much) or 'poca' (little) to change the meaning. It is a very common expression in daily life.
As an intermediate learner, you should distinguish between 'avere importanza' and the verb 'importare'. 'Avere importanza' is more objective and can be used in formal contexts like work or school. For example, 'Questa legge ha importanza per i cittadini'. It is also used in the past tense: 'Quell'evento ha avuto molta importanza nella mia vita'.
At the B2 level, you can use this phrase to construct more complex arguments. It often appears in the subjunctive mood in dependent clauses: 'Non credo che abbia molta importanza'. You should also recognize its use in professional registers where 'importanza' might be replaced by synonyms like 'rilevanza' or 'significatività' to avoid repetition, though 'avere importanza' remains the most natural choice.
Advanced learners should appreciate the pragmatic nuances of 'avere importanza'. In rhetorical contexts, it can be used to pivot an argument: 'Seppure questa variabile abbia importanza, non è il fattore determinante'. Here, it acknowledges a point before moving to a more critical one. It also appears in idiomatic structures like 'dare importanza a qualcosa' (to give importance/weight to something), which shifts the focus to the person assigning the value.
At a near-native level, 'avere importanza' is understood within the broader framework of Italian cognitive linguistics. It functions as a 'stative' expression of value. Mastery involves knowing when to use it over 'essere importante' for stylistic weight. In literary or philosophical discourse, 'l'avere importanza' becomes an ontological statement about the essence of an object or idea within a system of values, often contrasted with 'l'essere' (being) itself.

المعنى

Being of significance.

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خلفية ثقافية

Using 'non ha importanza' is a sign of 'gentilezza' (kindness). It is often used even when something DOES matter, just to make the other person feel at ease. This is part of the 'cortesia' (courtesy) culture. In the fast-paced business world of Northern Italy, 'importanza' is often linked to 'efficienza'. Saying 'Questa pratica ha la priorità' is common, but 'ha importanza' is used for long-term strategy. In Italy, family (la famiglia) is often cited as the thing that 'ha più importanza di tutto'. This is a common theme in Italian cinema and literature. In the South, expressions of importance can be more emotive. You might hear 'tenere' instead of 'avere' in very informal regional speech ('ci tengo'), though 'avere importanza' remains the standard.

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The 'Non' Rule

Always put 'non' directly before 'ha' to say it doesn't matter. It's the most common way you'll use this phrase.

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Avoid 'Essere'

Never say 'È importanza'. It's a classic beginner mistake. Stick to 'Ha importanza' or 'È importante'.

المعنى

Being of significance.

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The 'Non' Rule

Always put 'non' directly before 'ha' to say it doesn't matter. It's the most common way you'll use this phrase.

⚠️

Avoid 'Essere'

Never say 'È importanza'. It's a classic beginner mistake. Stick to 'Ha importanza' or 'È importante'.

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Add Adjectives

To sound more native, add 'alcuna' in negative sentences: 'Non ha alcuna importanza' (It has no importance at all).

اختبر نفسك

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'avere'.

Per me, la salute ___ molta importanza.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: ha

The subject is 'la salute' (singular), so we use 'ha'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'It doesn't matter'?

Quale frase è corretta?

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Non ha importanza.

The negative 'non' comes before the verb 'ha', followed by the noun 'importanza'.

Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.

A: 'Scusa, ho dimenticato il tuo libro a casa!' B: 'Tranquillo, ___.'

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: non ha importanza

B is reassuring A, so the negative form is needed.

Match the adjective to the context of 'importanza'.

Una decisione che cambia la vita ha un'importanza...

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: fondamentale

A life-changing decision is 'fundamental' or 'crucial'.

🎉 النتيجة: /4

وسائل تعلم بصرية

Avere vs Essere

Avere + Noun
Ha importanza It has importance
Essere + Adjective
È importante It is important

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

Yes, they are very similar. 'Non importa' is slightly more common in very casual speech, while 'non ha importanza' sounds a bit more polished.

Yes! 'Lui ha molta importanza per me' means 'He matters a lot to me'.

Technically 'importanze', but it is almost never used. We treat 'importanza' as an uncountable concept in this phrase.

You can say 'Non ha molta importanza' or 'Non è così importante'.

No, usually it's very polite. However, if said with a sharp tone, it can mean 'I don't want to talk about it'.

Absolutely. 'Ha avuto molta importanza' (It was very important).

'Rilevanza' is more formal and academic, often used in legal or scientific contexts.

It is always 'per me'.

Yes, 'grande' is a perfect adjective to use here.

Yes, very often. For example: 'La sua risposta ha molta importanza per noi'.

عبارات ذات صلة

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importare

similar

To matter (verb)

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essere importante

synonym

To be important

🔗

contare

similar

To count / to matter

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valere la pena

builds on

To be worth the effort

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dare importanza

specialized form

To give importance to

أين تستخدمها

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At a Job Interview

Interviewer: Quali valori hanno importanza per lei in un'azienda?

Candidate: Per me, la trasparenza ha la massima importanza.

formal
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Spilling a Drink

Friend A: Oddio, scusa! Ho bagnato il tavolo!

Friend B: Tranquillo, non ha importanza. Puliamo subito.

informal
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Dating

Person A: Ti dispiace se andiamo in pizzeria invece che al ristorante?

Person B: Non ha importanza dove andiamo, l'importante è stare insieme.

neutral
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Academic Discussion

Professor: Questa scoperta ha importanza per la nostra ricerca?

Student: Sì, ha un'importanza fondamentale per i dati raccolti.

formal
📞

Customer Service

Customer: Mi scusi per il ritardo nel pagamento.

Agent: Non ha importanza, signore. Abbiamo già risolto.

formal
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Social Media Argument

User 1: Ma guarda che hai sbagliato a scrivere il nome!

User 2: Non ha importanza il nome, guarda il contenuto del post!

informal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of an 'Important Avery' (Avere Importanza). Avery is a person who 'has' all the important things.

Visual Association

Imagine a giant golden scale. On one side is a small object, but it's glowing so brightly that it tips the scale down. That object 'has importance'.

Rhyme

Se una cosa valore ha, l'importanza arriverà.

Story

Marco was worried because he forgot his boss's birthday. He apologized profusely. His boss smiled and said, 'Non ha importanza, Marco. Il tuo lavoro è quello che conta.' Marco realized that in his office, results had more importance than dates.

Word Web

valoresignificatopesorilevanzaprioritàmeritoattenzione

تحدٍّ

Write down three things that 'hanno importanza' for you today, and one thing that 'non ha importanza' (like a small stress).

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Tener importancia

The usage is almost identical, making it very easy for Spanish speakers.

French high

Avoir de l'importance

French requires the partitive article 'de l'', whereas Italian does not.

German low

Wichtig sein

German uses 'to be' + adjective instead of 'to have' + noun.

Japanese low

重要である (Jūyō de aru)

Japanese uses adjectives and copulas rather than the verb 'to have'.

Arabic moderate

له أهمية (Lahu ahammiyya)

Arabic uses a 'belonging' structure rather than a direct verb like 'avere'.

Chinese high

有重要性 (Yǒu zhòngyàoxìng)

The formal structure is very similar, but the casual usage differs.

Korean low

중요하다 (Jung-yohada)

Korean treats 'important' as a verb/adjective, not a noun you 'have'.

Portuguese high

Ter importância

Virtually no difference in structure or usage.

Easily Confused

avere importanza مقابل interessare

Learners often use 'importanza' when they mean they are interested in something.

Use 'avere importanza' for value/significance, and 'interessare' for curiosity/interest.

avere importanza مقابل pesare

Both can mean 'to have weight'.

Use 'pesare' for physical kilograms and 'avere importanza' for metaphorical weight.

الأسئلة الشائعة (10)

Yes, they are very similar. 'Non importa' is slightly more common in very casual speech, while 'non ha importanza' sounds a bit more polished.

Yes! 'Lui ha molta importanza per me' means 'He matters a lot to me'.

Technically 'importanze', but it is almost never used. We treat 'importanza' as an uncountable concept in this phrase.

You can say 'Non ha molta importanza' or 'Non è così importante'.

No, usually it's very polite. However, if said with a sharp tone, it can mean 'I don't want to talk about it'.

Absolutely. 'Ha avuto molta importanza' (It was very important).

'Rilevanza' is more formal and academic, often used in legal or scientific contexts.

It is always 'per me'.

Yes, 'grande' is a perfect adjective to use here.

Yes, very often. For example: 'La sua risposta ha molta importanza per noi'.

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