important

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BrE /ˈɪmpətnt/ AmE /ˈɪmpərtn/

adjective en → es

1 SIGNIFICANT [attributive, predicative] A2

having a great deal of influence or power; large in scale or scope

importante, significativo

  • an important person/place/thing

Collocations important decision · important meeting

  • She is an important figure in the art world.

    Ella es una figura importante en el mundo del arte.

2 NECESSARY [attributive, predicative] B1

necessary or essential; vital for a particular purpose

necesario, fundamental

  • an important reason/point

Collocations important information · important task

  • It's important to have a good plan.

    Es importante tener un buen plan.

3 RESPECT [attributive, predicative] B2

worthy of respect or admiration; impressive in some way

respetable, digno de admiración

  • an important person/place/thing

Collocations important achievement · important contribution

  • He is an important person in the community.

    Es una persona importante en la comunidad.