How to Say ‘What matters’ in Italian
L'importante
l eem-por-TAHN-teh
[l eem-por-TAHN-teh]
💬 Usage Tip: Short for “la cosa importante” in idea: literally “the important thing.” The article drops before the vowel.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Italian often turns abstract ideas into neat set phrases like this one.
Phrase Breakdown
L'
[l]
the (before a vowel)
Short form of the definite article "lo" or "la" before a word beginning with a vowel; here it is part of "l'importante."
"L'" inizio della partita è emozionante.
The beginning of the match is exciting.
importante
[eem-por-TAHN-teh]
important thing
Used as a noun here to mean "the important thing" or what matters most.
"importante" è partecipare con entusiasmo.
The important thing is to take part with enthusiasm.
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