interesante
“interesante” means “interesting” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
interesting
Also: engaging, thought-provoking
📝 In Action
El libro que estoy leyendo es muy interesante.
A2The book I'm reading is very interesting.
Tuvimos una conversación muy interesante sobre el futuro.
B1We had a very interesting conversation about the future.
Es una película con una trama bastante interesante.
B1It's a movie with a pretty interesting plot.
advantageous
Also: favorable, worthwhile
📝 In Action
El banco nos ofreció un tipo de interés muy interesante.
B1The bank offered us a very favorable interest rate.
Es una oferta interesante, pero tengo que pensarlo.
B1It's a worthwhile offer, but I have to think about it.
Encontramos la casa a un precio bastante interesante.
B2We found the house at a pretty advantageous price.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "interesante" in Spanish:
advantageous→engaging→favorable→interesting→thought-provoking→worthwhile→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: interesante
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'interesante' to mean 'advantageous' or 'a good deal'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb 'interesse', which is formed from 'inter' (between) and 'esse' (to be). It literally meant 'to be between' or 'to make a difference', which evolved into the idea of something that matters or holds your attention.
First recorded: Around the 15th century.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'interesante' ever change for masculine and feminine nouns?
Nope, it's one of the easy ones! 'Interesante' always ends in '-e', whether you're describing a masculine noun (el libro interesante) or a feminine one (la casa interesante). You only need to add an '-s' for plural things.
Can I use 'interesante' to say that *I am* interested?
That's a common mix-up! To say you are interested *in* something, you use a different word: 'estoy interesado' (if you're male) or 'estoy interesada' (if you're female). 'Soy interesante' means you are an interesting person.