A1 noun Neutral #198 más común

interest

/ˈɪntrəst/

Interest is the feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or learn more about it. It also refers to an activity or a hobby that a person enjoys doing or studying in their free time.

Ejemplos

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1

Cooking is my main interest outside of work.

Cooking is my main interest outside of work.

2

The applicant expressed a keen interest in the research department.

The applicant expressed a keen interest in the research department.

3

I have zero interest in watching that movie.

I have zero interest in watching that movie.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
interest
Verb
interest
Adverbio
interestingly
Adjetivo
interesting
Relacionado
disinterest
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'nest' where you keep your favorite things; your 'inter-est' is the feeling that makes you want to put things in that nest.

Quiz rápido

She has a very strong _____ in learning how to play the piano.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: interest

Ejemplos

1

Cooking is my main interest outside of work.

everyday

Cooking is my main interest outside of work.

2

The applicant expressed a keen interest in the research department.

formal

The applicant expressed a keen interest in the research department.

3

I have zero interest in watching that movie.

informal

I have zero interest in watching that movie.

4

Students must develop an interest in local history to pass the course.

academic

Students must develop an interest in local history to pass the course.

5

Our firm has a significant financial interest in the development of the new software.

business

Our firm has a significant financial interest in the development of the new software.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
interest
Verb
interest
Adverbio
interestingly
Adjetivo
interesting
Relacionado
disinterest

Colocaciones comunes

show interest show interest
lose interest lose interest
have an interest in have an interest in
common interest common interest
personal interest personal interest

Frases Comunes

take an interest in

take an interest in

conflict of interest

conflict of interest

in the interest of

in the interest of

Se confunde a menudo con

interest vs interesting

Interest is the noun (the thing/feeling), while interesting is the adjective used to describe something that causes that feeling.

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Notas de uso

When talking about a specific topic, always use the preposition 'in' after 'interest' (e.g., interest in art). It can be used as an uncountable noun for a feeling or a countable noun for specific hobbies.

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'I am interest in...' when they should say 'I have an interest in...' or 'I am interested in...'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'nest' where you keep your favorite things; your 'inter-est' is the feeling that makes you want to put things in that nest.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin word 'interesse', which means 'to be between' or 'to make a difference'.

Patrones gramaticales

Followed by 'in' + noun/gerund Can be used as a countable noun (interests) or uncountable noun Often follows verbs like 'show', 'have', or 'lose'
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, having 'common interests' is considered the most important foundation for building a friendship or relationship.

Quiz rápido

She has a very strong _____ in learning how to play the piano.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: interest

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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