no me interesa
/no me inteɾesa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'not interested' is translated into Spanish as no me interesa.
no me interesa is used to express that you do not have a desire to learn about or be involved with something.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may hear the phrase No me interesa un pepino. to mean 'I'm not interested even a bit.' Additionally, the expression No me late. is used in Mexico to mean 'It doesn't vibe with me.'
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb must change to the plural form no me interesan if the things that do not interest you are plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/no me inteɾesa/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, you can exaggerate your lack of interest by saying No me interesa un pepino, which translates literally to 'It does not interest me a cucumber'.
- The pronoun me in no me interesa functions as an indirect object, meaning the thing itself is the subject that 'interests' you, rather than you being the subject who 'is interested'.
- Spanish speakers often use the word me da igual as a softer alternative to no me interesa. This literally means 'it gives me equal', suggesting that all options are the same.
Examples in context
- No me interesa tu opinión.I'm not interested in your opinion.This sentence shows how to use no me interesa regarding an opinion.Tatoeba #1658514 by marcelostockle, translation #1657724 by Spamster
- No me interesa la botánica.I'm not interested in botany.This sentence demonstrates the use of no me interesa with a field of study.Tatoeba #7728625 by arh, translation #8934300 by CK
- No me interesa la política.I'm not interested in politics.This sentence illustrates how to use no me interesa regarding politics.Tatoeba #9858958 by hayastan, translation #2541840 by CK
- No estoy interesado/a en este momento, gracias.I am not interested at the moment, thank you.
- No me apetece. Gracias por invitarme, pero esta vez paso.I don't feel like it. Thanks for inviting me, but I'll pass this time.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about a new hobby.
- DanielElena, ¿quieres aprender a bailar salsa?Elena, do you want to learn to dance salsa?
- ElenaNo, la verdad es que no me interesa.No, to be honest, I am not interested.
- Daniel¿Segura? Es muy divertido.Are you sure? It is very fun.
- ElenaSí, gracias, pero no me interesa.Yes, thanks, but I am not interested.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
