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interesados

een-teh-reh-SAH-dohs/inteɾeˈsaðos/

“interesados” means “interested” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

interested

Also: keen, concerned
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📝 In Action

Solo los estudiantes interesados se quedaron después de clase.

A2

Only the interested students stayed after class.

Estamos interesados en invertir en energías renovables.

B1

We are interested in investing in renewable energy.

¿Están interesados en el nuevo proyecto?

A2

Are you (plural) interested in the new project?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • entusiasmados (enthusiastic)
  • motivados (motivated)

Antonyms

  • indiferentes (indifferent)
  • aburridos (bored)

Common Collocations

  • parecer interesados – to seem interested
  • mostrar interesados – to show interest

interested parties, stakeholders

Also: those concerned
NounmB2formal
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📝 In Action

La lista de interesados en la subasta es muy larga.

B2

The list of interested parties in the auction is very long.

Debemos notificar a todos los interesados sobre el cambio de horario.

C1

We must notify all those concerned about the schedule change.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • participantes (participants)
  • candidatos (candidates)

Common Collocations

  • convocar a los interesados – to call the interested parties
  • los interesados directos – the direct stakeholders

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "interesados" in Spanish:

interested parties→stakeholders→those concerned→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: interesados

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'interesados' as a noun (referring to people)?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
interés(interest (noun)) — Noun
interesar(to interest (verb)) — Verb
interesada(interested (fem. singular)) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the verb 'interesar', which itself traces back to the Latin word 'interesse', meaning 'to be between' or 'to concern'. The idea evolved from something 'being between' people (a concern) to something that captures their attention.

First recorded: 15th century (related forms)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: interessadosItalian: interessati

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is 'interesados' different from 'interesantes'?

'Interesados' means 'interested' (describing someone who *feels* interest). 'Interesantes' means 'interesting' (describing something that *causes* interest). For example: 'El libro es interesante' (The book is interesting), and 'Nosotros estamos interesados' (We are interested).

When should I use 'interesados' versus 'interesadas'?

'Interesados' (masculine plural) is used for a group of men, or a mixed group of men and women. 'Interesadas' (feminine plural) is used only when the entire group consists of women or feminine nouns.