importaría
“importaría” means “would matter” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
would matter, would mind
Also: would be important
📝 In Action
¿Te importaría cerrar la puerta, por favor?
A2Would you mind closing the door, please?
Si fuera gratis, no me importaría ir.
B1If it were free, I wouldn't mind going.
Dijo que no le importaría esperar hasta mañana.
B1He said that it wouldn't matter to him to wait until tomorrow.
would import
Also: would bring in
📝 In Action
Si cambiaran la ley, la empresa importaría más coches eléctricos.
B2If the law changed, the company would import more electric cars.
Yo importaría esos datos a la nueva base de clientes.
C1I would import that data into the new client database.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: importaría
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'importaría' to make a polite request?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'importar' comes directly from the Latin *importare*, meaning 'to carry in' or 'to bring into.' This is why it has the dual meaning in Spanish: physically bringing goods in (importing) and bringing significance in (mattering).
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'importaría' used instead of 'importa' when asking a polite question?
Using the conditional tense ('importaría') softens the question significantly. It makes the request hypothetical ('Would it matter to you, in theory?') rather than a direct, sometimes demanding, question in the present tense ('Does it matter?'). This is a key way Spanish expresses politeness.
How do I know if 'importaría' means 'would matter' or 'would import'?
Look at the object of the verb. If the sentence talks about products, goods, or data, it means 'would import.' If the sentence uses a pronoun (me, te, le, nos) and refers to feelings or consequences, it means 'would matter' or 'would mind.'