seems important

[/siːmz ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/]
verb phrase
parece importante
1. appears to be of great significance or consequence; gives the impression of being significant
It seems important that we address this issue immediately.
Parece importante que abordemos este assunto imediatamente.
2. has the appearance or quality of mattering greatly
This document seems important to the case.
Este documento parece importante para o caso.
This phrase is used similarly in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese contexts when discussing the perceived significance of matters. In Brazilian business culture, saying something 'parece importante' is a common way to initiate discussion about priorities without making definitive judgments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
appears importantseems significantlooks importantappears to matterseems vital
Antonyms / Antônimos
seems unimportantappears triviallooks insignificantseems irrelevant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parece importante
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
parece importante
commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
parece importante
standard usage, may be shortened colloquially
Portugal
parece importante
identical to Brazilian Portuguese in standard usage

Related Words

importantsignificantrelevantmattersappearssignificance

Related Idioms & Phrases

seems like it matters
looks like a big deal
appears to be a big one
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