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How to Say ‘That is important to me.’ in Portuguese

Isso é importante para mim.

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

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

🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is a good response when you want to show genuine interest in company culture without overexplaining yourself. It sounds sincere and professional in conversation.

Phrase Breakdown

Isso

[EE-soo]

that

Refers back to the idea previously mentioned, such as team spirit or a humane environment.

Example

Isso faz diferença quando escolho uma empresa.

That makes a difference when I choose a company.

É importante para mim

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

Is important to me

Expresses personal value or priority.

Example

A honestidade é importante para mim.

Honesty is important to me.

Words in this phrase

[eh]

Used to state the importance of something clearly.

Example

É importante sentir-me bem no local de trabalho.

It is important to feel well in the workplace.

importante

[eem-pohr-TAHN-tuh]

important

Shows personal priority or value in a professional context.

Example

Ter equilíbrio entre trabalho e vida pessoal é importante.

Having work-life balance is important.

para

[PAH-ruh]

for

Links the importance to a specific person.

Example

Um ambiente positivo é importante para toda a equipa.

A positive environment is important for the whole team.

mim

[meeng]

Refers to the speaker personally after the preposition 'para'.

Example

Para mim, confiança e respeito vêm primeiro.

For me, trust and respect come first.

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