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"Es importante" is a phrase which is often translated as "it's important", and "infinitivo" is a noun which is often translated as "infinitive". Learn more about the difference between "es importante" and "infinitivo" below.
es importante(
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pohr
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tahn
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. it's important
Es importante que todos seamos puntuales.It's important that we are all punctual.
b. is important
Tu cooperación es importante para nuestra organización.Your cooperation is important for our organization.
a. it's serious
¿Le preocupa la lesión de su portero titular? - Es importante, pero creo que se recuperará bien.Are you worried by your regular goalkeeper's injury? - It's serious, but I think he'll make a good recovery.
a. is considerable
La fortuna de la familia Avner es importante.The fortune of the Avner family is considerable.
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el infinitivo(
een
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fee
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. infinitive
En este caso, el verbo permanece en infinitivo.In this case, the verb remains in the infinitive.
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