How to Say ‘The important thing is that everything is right.’ in Portuguese
O importante é ficar tudo certo.
oo eem-pohr-TAHN-tuh eh fee-KAR TOO-doo SEHR-too
[oo eem-pohr-TAHN-tuh eh fee-KAR TOO-doo SEHR-too]
Phrase Breakdown
O importante
oo eem-pohr-TAHN-tuh
The important thing
Introduces the main point or priority.
O importante é chegar a tempo.
The important thing is to arrive on time.
Words in this phrase
O
[oo]
the
Definite article used before a masculine singular noun or adjective used as a noun.
O importante é manter a calma com o motorista.
The important thing is to stay calm with the driver.
importante
[eem-pohr-TAHN-tuh]
important thing
Refers to the main concern or priority in a situation.
O importante é confirmar o valor correto.
The important thing is to confirm the correct amount.
é
[eh]
is
Verb 'to be' in the present tense, third person singular.
O importante é resolver isto sem discussão.
The important thing is to solve this without an argument.
Ficar tudo certo
fee-KAR TOO-doo SEHR-too
For everything to be fine / to end well
Means that the situation should be resolved properly.
Espero que fique tudo certo.
I hope everything turns out fine.
Words in this phrase
ficar
[fee-KAR]
to be / to end up
Here it means for things to turn out in a resolved state.
O importante é ficar tudo claro no final.
The important thing is for everything to be clear at the end.
tudo
[TOO-doo]
everything
Covers the whole situation or all details involved.
O importante é ficar tudo explicado.
The important thing is for everything to be explained.
certo
[SEHR-too]
right / settled
Means correct, okay, or properly resolved.
O importante é ficar tudo certo entre nós.
The important thing is for everything to be settled between us.
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