importe
/im-POR-teh/
amount
As a noun, 'importe' refers to the monetary amount or 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun
Even though this word ends in '-e', it is always a masculine noun, so you must use 'el' or 'un' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing with 'importancia'
Mistake: "Usando 'la importe' para decir 'importance'."
Correction: Use 'la importancia' for 'importance'. 'El importe' is only for a financial amount or total.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context
This word is often used in formal writing, receipts, or official requests. In casual conversation, people might simply use 'cuánto cuesta' (how much it costs).
As a conjugation of the verb 'importar,' 'importe' means 'it matters' or 'it is important.'
importe(verb)
it matters
?third person singular subjunctive
,I care
?first person singular subjunctive
it is important
?third person singular subjunctive
📝 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!
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Gustar' Structure
The verb 'importar' usually works like 'gustar'. We often say 'Me importa' (It matters to me) instead of 'Yo importo' (I matter) to express that something is important to us.
Triggering the Subjunctive
When expressing doubt, desire, or opinion about whether something is important, you must use the special verb form 'importe'. For example, 'Dudo que importe' (I doubt it matters).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong form with 'I'
Mistake: "Saying 'Yo importo' when you mean 'It matters to me'."
Correction: Use 'A mí me importa' (It matters to me) or 'Me importa' (It matters to me). 'Yo importo' is only used if you mean 'I import goods'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Importance
The most common usage is in the third person singular ('importe' or 'importa') because the focus is usually on what matters (the thing or idea), not the person doing the caring.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: importe
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'importe' as a noun?
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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').