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interesantes

een-teh-reh-SAHN-tes/inteɾeˈsantes/

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.

A1

Science fiction movies are very interesting.

Tuvimos unas conversaciones interesantes sobre el futuro de la ciudad.

A2

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

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

B1

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 interesantesinteresting topics
  • ideas interesantesinteresting ideas

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "interesantes" in Spanish:

absorbing

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Quick Quiz: interesantes

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Which sentence correctly uses 'interesantes'?

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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
giganteselegantes
📚 Etymology

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')

Cognates (Related words)

French: intéressantItalian: 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).