importancia
“importancia” means “importance” in Spanish (The quality of mattering).
importance, significance
Also: value, consequence
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La reunión de hoy tiene mucha importancia para el proyecto.
A2Today's meeting has a lot of importance for the project.
No le des tanta importancia a ese pequeño error.
B1Don't give so much importance to that small mistake.
Para mí, la familia es lo que tiene más importancia.
B1For me, family is what has the most significance.
El informe no era de gran importancia, solo una actualización.
B2The report was not of great importance, just an update.
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Comes directly from the Latin word *importantia*, which itself is related to the verb *importare* (to bring in or to matter). The root meaning has always been tied to value or consequence.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'importancia' and 'significado'?
'Importancia' refers to how much something matters or its weight/value (e.g., 'La importancia de la noticia'). 'Significado' refers to what something means or its definition (e.g., 'El significado de la palabra'). They are sometimes synonyms, but 'importancia' is about consequence, while 'significado' is about definition.
How do I say 'It doesn't matter' using this word?
You wouldn't typically use 'importancia' directly. Instead, you would use the related verb 'importar': 'No importa.' (It doesn't matter). However, you could say 'No tiene ninguna importancia' (It has no importance).