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"It is important" is a phrase which is often translated as "es importante", and "to me" is a phrase which is often translated as "me". Learn more about the difference between "it is important" and "to me" below.
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. es importante
It is important that we finish this assignment before midnight.Es importante que terminemos esta tarea antes de la medianoche.