A1 Expression Neutro

Es importante

It is important

Significado

Stating that something holds significant value or necessity.

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Contexto cultural

In Spain, 'Es importante' is often used in public service announcements (Metro, TV) to remind citizens of social norms, reflecting a culture that values collective order. Mexicans often add 'bien' (Es bien importante) to emphasize the point, making the advice feel warmer and more personal. In Argentina, you might hear 'Es clave' used as a modern synonym for 'Es importante' in casual conversation among young people. Colombians may use 'Es importante' followed by very polite forms like 'si es tan amable' to soften requests.

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The 'No De' Rule

Never say 'Es importante de...'. Just jump straight to the verb!

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Subjunctive Alert

If you add 'que', you are entering the Subjunctive Zone. Be ready to change your verb endings.

Significado

Stating that something holds significant value or necessity.

💡

The 'No De' Rule

Never say 'Es importante de...'. Just jump straight to the verb!

⚠️

Subjunctive Alert

If you add 'que', you are entering the Subjunctive Zone. Be ready to change your verb endings.

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Sound More Native

Use 'Es clave' in casual conversations to sound like a local in Spain or Argentina.

Teste-se

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'comer' (to eat).

Es importante _______ bien para tener energía.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: comer

After 'Es importante' in a general sense, we use the infinitive.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct option:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Es importante estudiar.

In Spanish, you don't need 'de' or 'que' before a general infinitive.

Complete the dialogue between a mother and son.

Madre: 'Hijo, es importante que _______ tu tarea.'

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: hagas

The phrase 'Es importante que' triggers the subjunctive mood (hagas).

Match the phrase to the most likely situation.

'Es importante que usted firme aquí.'

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: At a bank

The formal 'usted' and the request to sign (firme) suggest a formal/legal setting like a bank.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

4 exercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'comer' (to eat). Fill Blank A1

Es importante _______ bien para tener energía.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: comer

After 'Es importante' in a general sense, we use the infinitive.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A1

Choose the correct option:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Es importante estudiar.

In Spanish, you don't need 'de' or 'que' before a general infinitive.

Complete the dialogue between a mother and son. dialogue_completion B1

Madre: 'Hijo, es importante que _______ tu tarea.'

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: hagas

The phrase 'Es importante que' triggers the subjunctive mood (hagas).

Match the phrase to the most likely situation. situation_matching A2

'Es importante que usted firme aquí.'

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: At a bank

The formal 'usted' and the request to sign (firme) suggest a formal/legal setting like a bank.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Perguntas frequentes

4 perguntas

It is gender-neutral! It ends in 'e', so it stays the same for both 'el' and 'la'.

Yes! This is the perfect way to express your personal values or opinions.

Use the plural form when the things you are talking about are plural. Example: 'Estas clases son importantes'.

No, it's quite professional. However, using 'Sería importante' (It would be important) is even more polite.

Frases relacionadas

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Es necesario

similar

It is necessary

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Es fundamental

specialized form

It is fundamental

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Me importa

builds on

It matters to me

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No importa

contrast

It doesn't matter

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