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interesantes

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Adjectivem/fA1

interesting?plural form of 'interesante'

Also:engaging?describing subjects or activities,absorbing?describing books or films

📝 In Action

Las películas de ciencia ficción son muy interesantes.

Science fiction movies are very interesting.

Tuvimos unas conversaciones interesantes sobre el futuro de la ciudad.

We had some interesting conversations about the future of the city.

Los datos que presentaron los investigadores eran sumamente interesantes para el debate.

The data the researchers presented were extremely interesting for the debate.

Word Connections

Synonyms

cautivadores (captivating)
atrayentes (attractive/appealing)

Antonyms

aburridos (boring)
monótonos (monotonous)

Common Collocations

temas interesantes – interesting topics
ideas interesantes – interesting ideas

💡 Grammar Points

Number Agreement

Since 'interesantes' is an adjective, it must match the noun it describes. Because the noun is plural (like 'libros' or 'ciudades'), the adjective must also be plural by adding '-es'.

Gender Flexibility

This adjective is 'gender-neutral' in the plural. You use 'interesantes' for both masculine plural nouns (los libros) and feminine plural nouns (las ideas).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting the Plural Ending

Mistake: "Las películas son interesante."

Correction: Las películas son interesantes. Remember that Spanish adjectives must agree in number with the noun they modify.

⭐ Usage Tips

Typical Placement

Like most descriptive Spanish adjectives, 'interesantes' usually comes right after the noun it describes (e.g., 'historias interesantes').

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: interesantes

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'interesantes'?

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Word Family

interesante(interesting (singular)) - adjective

interés(interest) - noun

interesar(to interest) - verb

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).