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most important
[/moʊst ɪmˈpɔrtənt/]
adjective
mais importante
1.
of the greatest significance or consequence; most essential or critical
The most important thing is to stay healthy.
A coisa mais importante é manter-se saudável.
2.
ranking first in priority or urgency
Education is the most important factor for success.
A educação é o fator mais importante para o sucesso.
Synonyms
most essential
most critical
most significant
most vital
paramount
most fundamental
Antonyms
least important
insignificant
trivial
minor
unimportant
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
mais importante
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mais importante
Standard usage, may be emphasied with 'de verdade'
São Paulo
mais importante
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
mais importante
Standard usage; 'de maior importância' is more formal
Related Idioms & Phrases
the most important thing is
what matters most
first and foremost
above all else
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