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"Fuerte" is an adjective which is often translated as "strong", and "importante" is an adjective which is often translated as "important". Learn more about the difference between "fuerte" and "importante" below.
fuerte(
fwehr
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teh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (robust)
2. (intense)
3. (filling)
a. heavy
Debemos comer algo fuerte antes de hacer senderismo.We should eat something heavy before hiking.
4. (shocking)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. loudly
Por favor, hable fuerte para que pueda oírle con este ruido.Please, speak loudly so I can hear you with all this noise.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
7. (military)
8. (specialty)
importante(
eem
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pohr
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tahn
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teh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. important
La batalla de las Ardenas fue un importante punto de inflexión en la Segunda Guerra Mundial.The Battle of the Bulge was an important turning point in World War II.
b. significant
El descubrimiento de la penicilina fue uno de los más importantes del siglo XX.The discovery of penicillin was one of the most significant of the 20th century.
2. (grave)
a. serious
Es una herida importante. Necesitas ir al hospital.That is a serious wound. You need to go to hospital.
b. considerable
La partida del jugador fue una pérdida importante para el equipo.The player's departure was a considerable loss for the team.
3. (large)
a. considerable
Cuando murió mi abuelo, me dejó una herencia importante.When my grandfather passed away, he left me a considerable inheritance.
