important

importante, principale

Che occupa un posto centrale o svolge un ruolo principale tra altre cose.

In inglese semplice: Having a central place or role among other things.

• That is an important point.
• Cost was an important factor in our decision.
• She played an important role in the project.

Sinonimi: main, major, key, principal

Contrari: minor, secondary

Espressioni comuni: important point, important factor

importante

Che conta molto o può cambiare sensibilmente un risultato o una situazione.

In inglese semplice: Something that matters a lot or can make a big difference.

• This is an important letter.
• Water is important for our health.
• Was the meeting important?

Come si usa: important to someone (Your happiness is important to me.); important for someone to do something (It is important for children to sleep enough.)

Sinonimi: significant

Contrari: unimportant

Espressioni comuni: important decision, important for someone, important to someone