importe
“importe” means “amount” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
amount, total
Also: cost, value
📝 In Action
Por favor, indique el importe exacto que desea pagar.
A1Please indicate the exact amount you wish to pay.
El importe de la factura asciende a cien euros.
A2The total amount of the invoice comes to one hundred euros.
Si el importe es demasiado alto, podemos ofrecerle un plan de pagos.
B1If the cost is too high, we can offer you a payment plan.
it matters, I care
Also: it is important
📝 In Action
Espero que no importe si llego cinco minutos tarde.
B1I hope it doesn't matter if I arrive five minutes late.
No creo que importe lo que diga la prensa.
B2I don't think what the press says is important.
¡Que no te importe lo que piensen los demás!
B2Don't let what others think matter to you!
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: importe
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'importe' as a noun?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *importare*, meaning 'to carry in' or 'to bring into' (which is why it still means 'to import' goods). Over time, this evolved to mean 'to carry weight' or 'to be of consequence,' leading to the modern meanings of 'amount' and 'to matter.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'importe' ever an adjective?
No. 'Importe' is strictly a masculine noun (meaning 'amount') or a conjugated form of the verb 'importar' (to matter). The adjective form is 'importante' (important).
How do I know if I'm talking about the money or the verb?
If it is preceded by 'el' or 'un,' it is the noun referring to money (e.g., 'el importe'). If it is part of a verb phrase, especially after 'que' or used with indirect object pronouns like 'me' or 'te,' it is the verb form (e.g., 'Que no te importe').