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How to Say ‘Is important to me’ in Portuguese

É importante para mim

eh eem-pohr-TAHN-tuh PAH-ruh meeng

[eh eem-pohr-TAHN-tuh PAH-ruh meeng]

Phrase Breakdown

[eh]

Verb used to say that something matters or has significance.

Example

É essencial perceber os valores da empresa.

It is essential to understand the company's values.

importante

[eem-pohr-TAHN-tuh]

important

Describes something meaningful, relevant, or significant to you.

Example

É importante trabalhar num lugar com respeito mútuo.

It is important to work in a place with mutual respect.

para

[PAH-ruh]

for

Preposition used to show who something matters to.

Example

Este tipo de ambiente é ideal para quem gosta de colaborar.

This type of environment is ideal for someone who likes collaborating.

mim

[meeng]

Object pronoun used after prepositions to refer to yourself.

Example

Para mim, a cultura da empresa pesa muito na decisão.

For me, company culture matters a lot in the decision.

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