interesada
“interesada” means “interested” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
interested
Also: concerned, party (legal)
📝 In Action
Ella está muy interesada en aprender chino mandarín.
A2She is very interested in learning Mandarin Chinese.
Necesitamos hablar con la parte interesada antes de firmar el contrato.
B1We need to speak with the interested party before signing the contract.
self-interested
Also: selfish, mercenary, gold-digger
📝 In Action
No la invites, es demasiado interesada y solo piensa en el dinero.
B1Don't invite her, she is too self-interested and only thinks about money.
Mi exnovia resultó ser una interesada, solo quería mi coche.
B2My ex-girlfriend turned out to be a gold-digger/self-interested person; she only wanted my car.
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Quick Quiz: interesada
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'interesada' in the negative, critical sense?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin verb *interesse*, which meant 'to be between' or 'to concern'. This evolved in Spanish to mean 'to be of importance or concern to someone,' leading to the two modern meanings of being concerned (interested) or being concerned only for oneself (self-interested).
First recorded: 14th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'Ella está interesada' and 'Ella es interesada'?
Using 'estar' (Ella está interesada) means she currently has an interest or curiosity in something (e.g., a hobby). Using 'ser' (Ella es interesada) means that being self-serving or greedy is a core part of her personality.