interesada
/in-teh-reh-SAH-dah/
interested
She is interesada (interested) in observing the butterfly.
interesada(adjective)
interested
?having curiosity or attention
concerned
?involved in a matter
,party (legal)
?a person involved in a situation or conflict
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Estar' vs. 'Ser'
Use 'estar' (Ella está interesada) to show a temporary state or feeling. You would rarely use 'ser' here unless you mean she is inherently a self-interested person (which leads to the next definition).
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
When used in a formal or legal context (la parte interesada), it simply means the person who has a stake in the outcome, without any judgment.
The interesada (self-interested) person only cares about their own treasure.
interesada(adjective)
self-interested
?motivated by personal gain
selfish
?only caring about oneself
,mercenary
?acting purely for money
,gold-digger
?woman seeking money in a relationship (used as a noun)
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The Negative Adjective
When 'interesada' describes someone's core personality trait (Meaning 2), you must use the verb 'ser' (Ella es interesada) to show it's a permanent characteristic.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Context
Mistake: "Using 'interesada' when you mean 'curiosa' (curious) but accidentally implying selfishness due to context."
Correction: Make sure the context is clear. If you just mean 'she paid attention,' stick to 'atenta' or 'curiosa' if the negative meaning might be misunderstood.
⭐ Usage Tips
Strong Insult
Be careful when using this meaning, as it is a strong criticism of someone's character and implies they are manipulative or greedy.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: interesada
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'interesada' in the negative, critical sense?
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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.