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    Interés (en. Interest)

    /in.teˈɾes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Amount of money that is paid or received for the use of someone else's money.
    The bank charges me 5% interest on the loan.
    El banco me cobra un 5% de interés por el préstamo.
    Affection or inclination towards something.
    His interest in music led him to study at the conservatory.
    Su interés por la música lo llevó a estudiar en el conservatorio.
    Importance or value that something has for a person or group.
    The interests of students must be taken into account in the planning of activities.
    Los intereses de los estudiantes deben ser tomados en cuenta en la planificación de actividades.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'interēs', which means 'that is between'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have interest
    To be motivated or involved in something.
    tener interés
    general interest
    Something that affects or is relevant to a broad group of people.
    interés general
    personal interest
    What benefits or is relevant to a particular individual.
    interés personal

    Related Words

    interested
    A person who has a particular interest in something.
    interesado
    disinterest
    Lack of interest in something.
    desinterés
    interesting
    That captures or deserves attention.
    interesante

    Slang Meanings

    A topic that captures someone's attention.
    That novel is a real interest; I can't stop reading it.
    Esa novela es un verdadero interés, no puedo dejar de leerla.
    Something that matters or has value to someone.
    That business is very interesting to me.
    Ese negocio tiene mucho interés para mí.