Interesan (en. Are interested)

/in.te.re'san/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make something spark interest.
Technology news interests many young people.
Las noticias de tecnología interesan a muchos jóvenes.
To attract someone's attention to a topic.
I am always interested in traveling.
Los viajes siempre me interesan.
To reflect a desire to know more about something.
Social sciences interest university students.
Las ciencias sociales interesan a los estudiantes de la universidad.

Etymology

The verb 'interesar' comes from the Latin 'interessare', which means 'to be important or to have value'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I am interested
indicates that something arouses personal interest.
me interesa
what interests me
refers to topics or issues that are relevant to someone.
lo que me interesa
I am not interested
expresses a lack of interest in something.
no me interesa

Related Words

interesting
something that provokes interest.
interesante
interest
the attention or curiosity towards a topic.
interés
interested
having interest in something.
interesado

Slang Meanings

Something that is trendy or popular at a given time.
That new music group is interesting everyone.
Ese nuevo grupo musical está interesando a todos.
Attitude of wanting to learn or discover more about a topic.
She shows interest in the local culture.
Ella se muestra interesada por la cultura local.