importante
importánte with stress marks
important
Usage Note
Importante is a Spanish loanword widely used in everyday Filipino speech alongside the native equivalent mahalaga. It tends to appear in code-switching situations or when the speaker is drawing on a more formal register.
Examples
" Importante ang pamilya ko. "
Natural Translation
My family is important.
Literal Translation
Important the family my.
" Importante ang maging tapat sa isa't isa. "
Natural Translation
It is important to be honest with each other.
Literal Translation
Important the to-be honest to one-another.
" Importante na matutong magtipid habang bata pa para may maipon ka para sa mga hindi inaasahang pangangailangan. "
Natural Translation
It is important to learn how to save while you are still young so that you can set aside money for unexpected needs.
Literal Translation
Important that learn to-save while young still so have can-save you for the not expected needs.
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