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"Importa" is a form of "importar", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to matter". "No me importa" is a phrase which is often translated as "I don't care". Learn more about the difference between "importa" and "no me importa" below.
importar()
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
b. to be important
El costo no importa; pagaré lo que sea necesario para salvar a mi hijo.The cost isn't important; I'll pay whatever is necessary to save my son.
a. to care
Parece que ni te importa saber lo que opino.It looks like you don't even care what I think.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
no me importa()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. I don't care
No me importa nada lo que hace en su vida privada.I don't care at all what she does in her private life.
a. I don't care
Lo quiero tener. No me importa lo que cueste.I must have it. I don't care how much it costs.
a. I don't mind
No me importa que salgas por la noche, siempre que vuelvas a una hora decente.I don't mind you going out at night, provided you come back at a decent time.
