me interesa
/me inteɾesa/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I am interested" is expressed as me interesa.
This phrase is used to say that something attracts your attention or curiosity.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is literally translated as "it interests me" rather than "I am interested".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the verb changes depending on what interests you. Use the singular form me interesa when the thing you are interested in is a single object or an action (followed by an infinitive verb). However, you must use the plural form me interesan if the things you are interested in are plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/me inteɾesa/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use estoy interesado to mean "I am interested in something", but me interesa is the more natural way to express interest in a topic or object.
Did you know?
- If you use the phrase estoy interesado, you are often implying a state of being engaged in a romantic pursuit or a specific formal involvement, rather than just expressing general curiosity.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, people use me llama la atención (it calls my attention) as a common alternative to me interesa when something is surprisingly intriguing.
- The word me in this phrase is a direct descendant of the Latin 'mē', which was the accusative form of 'ego' (I).
Examples in context
- Me interesan los computadores.I am interested in computers.This example shows how to use the plural form me interesa (as a stem) when interested in plural objects like computers.Tatoeba #1433553 by marcelostockle, translation #253846 by CC
- Me interesa el estudio de los insectos.I am interested in the study of insects.This sentence demonstrates using me interesa to express interest in a singular study.Tatoeba #13704319 by Seael, translation #257645 by Dejo
- Me interesa la literatura estadounidense.I am interested in American literature.This sentence shows using me interesa to express interest in a singular subject like literature.Tatoeba #863609 by Shishir, translation #253022 by CK
- Estoy interesado en aprender sobre la cultura española.I am interested in learning about Spanish culture.
- Me interesa la historia del arte.The history of art interests me.
- Tengo interés en estudiar medicina.I have an interest in studying medicine.
- Me llama la atención la música latina.Latin music catches my attention.
- Me interesa aprender a tocar la guitarra.Learning to play the guitar interests me.
- Me interesa aprender español.I am interested in learning Spanish.
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Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing hobbies at a café.
- ElenaMateo, ¿te interesa la fotografía?Mateo, are you interested in photography?
- MateoSí, me interesa mucho.Yes, I am very interested.
- ElenaA mí también me interesa.I am interested in it too.
- MateoPodemos ir a un taller juntos.We can go to a workshop together.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries me, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
