interesantes
“interesantes” means “interesting” in Spanish (plural form of 'interesante').
interesting
Also: engaging, absorbing
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Las películas de ciencia ficción son muy interesantes.
A1Science fiction movies are very interesting.
Tuvimos unas conversaciones interesantes sobre el futuro de la ciudad.
A2We had some interesting conversations about the future of the city.
Los datos que presentaron los investigadores eran sumamente interesantes para el debate.
B1The data the researchers presented were extremely interesting for the debate.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'interesantes'?
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The word comes from the Latin verb 'interesse,' which meant 'to be between' or 'to concern.' This evolved into the idea of something that holds your attention or is of concern to you.
First recorded: 15th century (as 'interessante')
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'interesantes' ever go before the noun?
Rarely, but yes! When an adjective comes before the noun (e.g., 'interesantes historias'), it usually adds a stylistic emphasis or is used poetically, making the description more subjective or emotional.
What is the difference between 'interesantes' and 'interesados'?
'Interesantes' means 'interesting' (it describes what something is like). 'Interesados' means 'interested' (it describes how a person feels about something). For example: 'Los libros son interesantes' (The books are interesting) vs. 'Los estudiantes están interesados' (The students are interested).