interesado
/inteɾeˈsado/
The English word 'interested' is translated into Spanish as interesado.
The term is used to describe someone having or showing interest. When you want to express that you are interested in something, you typically follow the adjective with the preposition en. For example, you would say you are interesado en a topic.
Meaning: having or showing interest (adj)
Which one should you use?
While it primarily means 'interested', be aware that if you use interesado to describe a person's character or motives, it can also mean 'self-serving' or 'opportunistic'.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, interesado must agree in gender and number with the person or people being described. Use interesada for a female, interesados for a group of males or a mixed group and interesadas for a group of females. To describe the state of being interested, use the verb estar rather than ser.
How do you pronounce it?
/inteɾeˈsado/
Did you know?
- Labeling a person as interesada in social settings often specifically implies they are a 'gold-digger' pursuing someone for money or status.
- In a courtroom, an interesado is not someone who is curious about the case, but a 'party with a legal interest' or a claimant.
- The word interesado is the past participle of the verb interesar, which becomes a reflexive verb when it describes a feeling of curiosity.
Examples in context
- Él no estaba interesado.He wasn't interested.This sentence uses interesado to express that someone was not interested.Tatoeba #3013944 by hayastan, translation #3010387 by Hybrid
- Tom no parece interesado.Tom doesn't seem interested.This sentence uses interesado to show how someone appears to be interested.Tatoeba #5854065 by arh, translation #2272473 by CK
- Estoy muy interesado en eso.I'm pretty interested in it.This sentence uses interesado to show interest in something using the preposition en.Tatoeba #5024813 by don_ramon, translation #4999836 by CK
- Estoy interesado en la propuesta que presentaste en la reunión de hoy.I am interested in the proposal you presented in today's meeting.
- Quisiera mostrar mi interés en formar parte de su equipo.I would like to express my interest in joining your team.
- Estoy interesado en ir a esa fiesta este fin de semana.I am interested in going to that party this weekend.
- Me interesa mucho el fútbol.I am very interested in soccer.
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Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing a new job offer.
- Elena¿Estás interesado en el nuevo puesto?Are you interested in the new position?
- MateoSí, estoy muy interesado en el trabajo.Yes, I am very interested in the job.
- ElenaMe alegro de que estés interesado, Mateo.I'm glad that you are interested, Mateo.
- MateoGracias, Elena. ¿Tú también lo estás?Thanks, Elena. Are you also?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “interested” translations and entries interesado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
