Portuguese Phrase
A bondade é muito importante pra mim.
Meaning
This phrase expresses a personal value regarding kindness. It uses the abstract noun 'bondade' (kindness) to state that being kind or receiving kindness is a priority in the speaker's life.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing personal values, character traits you admire, or during deep conversations about what matters most in relationships.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Abondadeémuitoimportantepramim
Gênero Gramatical
'Bondade' is a feminine noun ending in '-dade', similar to English '-ty' words, and always takes the feminine article 'A'.
Uso de 'Pra'
'Pra' is a colloquial contraction of 'para' used in 90% of spoken Brazilian Portuguese contexts to indicate destination or recipient.
🗨In Conversation
O que você busca em um amigo?
What do you look for in a friend?
A bondade é muito importante pra mim.
Kindness is very important to me.
✕Common Mistakes
A bondade é muito importante por mim.
Use 'para' or 'pra' to express 'to me' in the sense of an opinion or value; 'por' usually indicates cause or agency.
O bondade é muito importante.
'Bondade' is a feminine noun and requires the feminine definite article 'A'.
↔Alternatives
Eu valorizo muito a bondade.
I value kindness a lot.
Para mim, ser bondoso é essencial.
For me, being kind is essential.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, personal warmth and 'bondade' are highly regarded social assets. Using the contraction 'pra' instead of the full word 'para' is extremely common in spoken Portuguese and will help you sound more like a native speaker.