A1 — Beginneradjective
importante
important, significant
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
significativorilevantefondamentalecrucialeessenziale
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
irrilevantetrascurabileinsignificantesecondariomarginale
Usage note
'Fondamentale' is stronger, implying something is a foundation. 'Cruciale' is used for decisive moments. 'Importante' is the most neutral everyday term.
Example
"È importante studiare ogni giorno per imparare l'italiano."
"It's important to study every day to learn Italian."
Practice Italian grammar
Free exercises, mini-exams and placement test.