Spanish Conversation · Level 9
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Spanish word
interesante
Pronunciation
IPA/inteɾeˈsante/
Meaning
- adjectiveinteresting
Example
Este libro es interesante.
This book is interesting.
More examples
Me parece interesante conocer otras culturas.
It seems interesting to me to learn about other cultures.
Core concept
An open book with a question mark above it.
Common phrases
muy interesante
very interesting
parecer interesante
seem interesting
ser interesante
be interesting
Similar words
curioso: Feels puzzling or odd in a way that pulls attention.
fascinante: Grips attention strongly so one cannot look away.
atractivo: Appeals because of looks, style, or a pleasant vibe.
Definition in Spanish
Que llama la atención y despierta curiosidad, de modo que alguien quiere saber o ver más.
Word origin
From the verb interesar plus the adjectival suffix -ante; interesar comes from Latin interesse 'to be between, to matter', so interesante means 'that which interests'.
Usage tips
- Saying 'Es interesante' alone can sound like closing; speakers often follow it with a reason or a question to continue the conversation.