How to Say ‘The important thing’ in Mexican Spanish
Lo importante
loh eem-por-TAHN-teh
[loh eem-por-TAHN-teh]
💬 Usage Tip: [Lo] here doesn't mean [him]; it turns [importante] into [the important thing]. You'll see the same pattern in [lo bueno], [lo difícil], and [lo mejor].
Phrase Breakdown
Lo
[loh]
what is
Neuter article lo turns an adjective into an abstract idea, like what is important.
Lo mejor fue que todos convivieron tranquilos.
The best part was that everyone spent time together peacefully.
importante
[eem-por-TAHN-teh]
important
Describes the main or meaningful point.
Lo importante en una visita es la atención.
What’s important in a visit is the thoughtfulness.
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