English–Spanish

“interest” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsointeresar

Pronunciation

IPA/inteˈɾes/

Example

Tengo mucho interés en aprender español.

I have a keen interest in learning Spanish.

Illustration for interés (interest)

How to say “interest” in Spanish

“Interest” in Spanish is interés.

Focused attention or curiosity about a subject or activity.

Full entry for interés: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with interés

Ella mostró interés por la cultura local.

She showed interest in the local culture.

Tips for using interés

  • To express having interest, use Tengo interés en + noun/infinitive or Me interesa + clause, with Me interesa putting the emphasis on what attracts the speaker.

Other Spanish words for “interest”

¿Te interesa la película?

Are you interested in the movie?

Related English words

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