Intereses (en. Interests)

/in-te-re-ses/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Rate paid or received for the use of capital.
The bank charges interest on the loans granted.
El banco cobra intereses por los préstamos otorgados.
Concerns or desires of a person or group.
The interests of communities must be taken into account.
Los intereses de las comunidades deben ser tomados en cuenta.
Advantages obtained from a certain action.
He always acts in accordance with his own interests.
Siempre actúa en función de sus propios intereses.

Etymology

From Latin 'interesse', which means 'to be between'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

compound interest
Interest calculated on the principal and on already generated interest.
interés compuesto
simple interest
Interest calculated only on the initial principal.
interés simple
at interest
Condition of a service or loan that generates interest.
a interés

Related Words

interest
Degree of attention or appreciation towards something.
interés
invest
To place a sum of money with the expectation of obtaining a benefit.
invertir

Slang Meanings

Hidden interests
There are always hidden interests in political agreements.
Siempre hay intereses ocultos en los acuerdos políticos.
Created interests
Many of the changes are due to interests created by large companies.
Muchos de los cambios se deben a intereses creados por grandes empresas.