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.
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.
A honestidade é importante para mim.
Honesty is important to me.
Words in this phrase
é
[eh]
is
Used to state the importance of something clearly.
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.
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.
Um ambiente positivo é importante para toda a equipa.
A positive environment is important for the whole team.
mim
[meeng]
me
Refers to the speaker personally after the preposition 'para'.
Para mim, confiança e respeito vêm primeiro.
For me, trust and respect come first.
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