interesante
/in-teh-reh-SAN-teh/
interesting
The primary meaning of interesante is "interesting," describing something that holds a person's attention or arouses curiosity.
interesante(Adjective)
interesting
?arousing curiosity or holding one's attention
engaging
?captivating or holding attention
,thought-provoking
?making you think
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
One Form for Him and Her
Interesante is a friendly adjective because it doesn't change for masculine or feminine things. You say 'el libro interesante' (the interesting book) and 'la película interesante' (the interesting movie). The ending always stays '-e'.
Making it Plural
To talk about more than one interesting thing, just add an 's' to the end. For example, 'los libros interesantes' (the interesting books).
Where to Place It
In Spanish, descriptive words like interesante usually go after the thing they describe. So, instead of 'an interesting book', you say 'un libro interesante'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Estar' instead of 'Ser'
Mistake: "La película está muy interesante."
Correction: La película es muy interesante. You almost always use the verb 'ser' (es, son, etc.) with `interesante` to describe the permanent quality of something being interesting.
⭐ Usage Tips
Adding Emphasis
For a more literary or emphatic touch, you can place interesante before the noun. 'Una interesante propuesta' (An interesting proposal) sounds a bit more formal than 'una propuesta interesante'.
In formal or business contexts, interesante can mean "advantageous" or "favorable," referring to good terms or a worthwhile offer.
interesante(Adjective)
advantageous
?financially or commercially favorable
favorable
?offering good terms
,worthwhile
?beneficial, a good deal
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Everything
This meaning depends entirely on the situation. If you hear interesante while talking about money, prices, or business, it's likely a polite way of saying 'a good deal' or 'favorable'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: interesante
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'interesante' to mean 'advantageous' or 'a good deal'?
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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.