Interese (en. Interest)

/in-te-re-se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Sense of attention towards a matter.
Interest in science has increased among young people.
El interese por la ciencia ha aumentado en los jóvenes.
Benefit or profit obtained from something.
Economic interest was the driving force behind the decision.
El interese económico fue el motor de la decisión.
What attracts attention or curiosity.
There is a great interest in the new movie.
Hay un gran interese en la nueva película.

Etymology

From Latin 'interesse', to participate in something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have interest
to show desire or concern for something.
tener interese
personal interest
desire or benefit sought for oneself.
interese personal
general interest
issues that affect the entire community.
interese general

Related Words

interesting
that arouses interest.
interesante
interested
that feels interest in something.
interesado
disinterested
that acts without seeking personal gain.
desinteresado

Slang Meanings

To be intensely interested in something.
That series has a huge interest among fans.
Esa serie tiene un interese brutal entre los fans.
When someone shows preference for another person, usually with romantic intent.
He has an interest in that girl from the café.
Le tiene un interese a esa chica del café.