How to Say ‘Why is it important?’ in Spain Spanish
¿Por qué es importante?
por keh ess eem-por-TAHN-teh
[por keh ess eem-por-TAHN-teh]
💬 Usage Tip: You can add “para ti” to focus on testimony: “¿Por qué es importante para ti?”
🇪🇸 In Spain: Great prompt in Spain—people often value sincerity and personal reasons over slogans.
Phrase Breakdown
Por
[por]
for; by; through
Part of “¿Por qué…?” = “Why…?” used to ask for a reason.
¿Por qué es importante Jesús para tantas personas?
Why is Jesus important to so many people?
qué
[keh]
what; which (in questions)
Forms “¿por qué?” = “why?”. Used to invite explanation or testimony.
¿Por qué dices que Jesús cambió tu vida?
Why do you say Jesus changed your life?
es
[ess]
is
From “ser.” Here it links the subject with the adjective “importante.”
Para mí, Jesús es importante porque me dio esperanza.
For me, Jesus is important because he gave me hope.
importante
[eem-por-TAHN-teh]
important
Describes significance. Often followed by “para ti/para mí” to specify who it matters to.
Es importante compartir sobre Jesús con sensibilidad.
It’s important to share about Jesus with sensitivity.
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