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"Importe" is a form of "importe", a noun which is often translated as "amount". "Importa" is a form of "importar", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to matter". Learn more about the difference between "importe" and "importa" below.
el importe(
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pohr
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teh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (sum)
a. amount
La factura del pedido marcaba un importe superior a lo acordado.The invoice of the order showed an amount greater than what was agreed.
b. price
Un año más, el importe de las compras navideñas superó nuestro presupuesto.Again this year the price of Christmas shopping was over our budget.
c. cost
El importe de los daños causados por el terremoto ascendía a un millón de dólares.The cost of the damage caused by the earthquake came to a million dollars.
importar(
eem
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pohrr
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tahrr
)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.).
