Portuguese Phrase
A qualidade do roteador importa.
Meaning
The sentence states that the quality of the router matters. It is an impersonal construction; the verb 'importar' functions like 'to matter' in English.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing network equipment, giving advice about buying a router, or emphasizing that a good router is essential for a stable internet connection.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Aqualidadedoroteadorimporta
Definite article (A)
Feminine singular article used before a feminine noun (qualidade).
Noun (qualidade)
Feminine singular noun meaning 'quality'.
Contraction (do)
Combination of preposition 'de' + masculine article 'o', used before a masculine noun.
Masculine noun (roteador)
Masculine noun meaning 'router'.
Verb (importa)
Third‑person singular of 'importar' in the present indicative, used impersonally to mean 'matters' or 'is important'.
🗨In Conversation
A qualidade do roteador importa.
The quality of the router matters.
Sim, um bom roteador garante uma conexão estável.
Yes, a good router ensures a stable connection.
✕Common Mistakes
A qualidade do roteador é importa.
Do not combine the verb 'ser' with 'importar'; the correct construction is just 'importa'.
A qualidade do roteador importante.
Use the verb 'importa' for the impersonal construction; 'importante' is an adjective and changes the sentence structure.
A qualidade da roteador importa.
If the noun were feminine, the contraction would be 'da' (de + a). Here 'roteador' is masculine, so 'do' is correct.
↔Alternatives
Um roteador de boa qualidade faz diferença.
A router of good quality makes a difference.
A qualidade do roteador é importante.
The quality of the router is important.
Um roteador de qualidade conta muito.
A quality router counts a lot.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, internet speed and reliability are frequent topics of conversation, especially in remote work settings. While the phrase is perfectly neutral, you’ll hear it more in informal tech‑savvy circles. In formal writing you might prefer the adjective form 'é importante' rather than the impersonal 'importa'.