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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(
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)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(
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)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.
