era importante que

it was important that

era importante que(eh-rah eem-pohr-tahn-teh keh)

phrase

1. (general)

a. it was important that

Hoy vivimos un evento sin precedentes. Por eso era importante que el Presidente se dirigiera a la nación.

Today's events were unprecedented. That's why it was important that the president address the nation.

b. it was important for

La sociedad moderna se dio cuenta de que era importante que las personas supieran leer y escribir. Por eso la alfabetización se disparó en el siglo XX.

Modern society realized that it was important for people to read and write, which is why literacy skyrocketed in the 20st century.

c. it was important to

Con el auge del populismo, me di cuenta de que era importante que votara en las elecciones.

With the rise of populism, I realized that it was important to vote in the election.