A decisão é importante.

The decision is important.

Breakdown of A decisão é importante.

• ser: to be
• a decisão: the decision
• importante: important

Questions & Answers about A decisão é importante.

Why do we use the article A before decisão?

In Portuguese, nouns generally need a definite or indefinite article. Decisão is a feminine noun, so we use the feminine definite article A (instead of O, which is masculine). This indicates we’re talking about a specific decision.

Why do we use é instead of está?

In Portuguese, é (from the verb ser) usually refers to a permanent or defining characteristic. By saying A decisão é importante, we imply that importance is an inherent quality of the decision. If we said A decisão está importante, it would sound unusual, as está suggests a temporary state or condition.

Is there any other way to say the sentence using possessives or demonstratives?

Yes, you could say Essa decisão é importante (This decision is important) or A minha decisão é importante (My decision is important). In these cases, you modify the noun decisão with a demonstrative adjective (essa) or a possessive adjective (minha).

Does importante change form if the noun is plural?

No, importante remains importante in both singular and plural forms. However, if you make the noun plural, you would say As decisões são importantes, adding an s to both decisões and importantes.