Portuguese Phrase
Ter baixa latência é super importante.
Meaning
The sentence states that having low latency is extremely important. It is commonly used in technology contexts where response time matters, such as networking, gaming, or streaming.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing performance requirements in IT projects, explaining why a system must respond quickly, or convincing a team to prioritize latency optimization.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Terbaixalatênciaésuperimportante
Infinitive as Subject
When a verb in infinitive (e.g., 'Ter') functions as the subject of a sentence, it behaves like a noun and is followed by the verb 'ser' (é).
Adjective Agreement
The adjective 'importante' agrees in gender and number with the subject; here the subject is neuter (an idea), so the masculine singular form is used.
Intensifier 'super'
In Brazilian Portuguese 'super' is a colloquial intensifier meaning 'very' or 'extremely'. It is placed before the adjective.
Adjective Order
The order is: verb + noun phrase + ser + intensifier + adjective.
🗨In Conversation
Ter baixa latência é super importante.
Having low latency is super important.
Concordo, principalmente para jogos online e videoconferências.
I agree, especially for online games and video calls.
✕Common Mistakes
Tem baixa latência é super importante.
Use the infinitive 'Ter' as the subject, not the conjugated 'tem'.
Ter baixa latência super importante.
The verb 'é' is required to link the subject to the adjective.
Ter baixa latência é muito importante.
While correct, using 'super' is more colloquial; learners should match the register they want.
↔Alternatives
Uma latência baixa é muito importante.
A low latency is very important.
É crucial ter baixa latência.
It is crucial to have low latency.
Baixa latência é essencial.
Low latency is essential.
Cultural Tip
In informal Brazilian Portuguese, 'super' works as a friendly intensifier, but in formal writing you might prefer 'muito' or 'extremamente'. Also, 'latência' is a technical term borrowed from English, so native speakers will instantly understand it in tech contexts.