How to Say "importing" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “importing” is “importación” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La importación de frutas tropicales es necesaria en invierno.
The importation of tropical fruits is necessary in winter.
Trabajo en una empresa dedicada a la importación y exportación.
I work for a company dedicated to import and export.
El gobierno ha facilitado la importación de tecnología médica.
The government has facilitated the importing of medical technology.
The '-ción' Rule
Most words ending in '-ción' are feminine. This means you should always use 'la' or 'una' with this word.
Using 'de' for Origin
When you want to say what is being imported, simply use 'de' followed by the product: 'importación de vino' (importing of wine).
Gender Error
Mistake: “el importación”
Correction: la importación (because words ending in -ción are feminine).
Confusion with 'Importe'
Mistake: “El importación del coche es alto.”
Correction: El importe del coche es alto. 'Importe' means the cost or price, while 'importación' is the act of bringing it into the country.
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