interesadointeresada

Interesadointeresada is a nonstandard stylistic device used in Spanish to signal both masculine and feminine forms of the adjective interesado. The term is formed by joining the masculine form interesado and the feminine form interesada into a single unit, often deployed in informal or digital contexts as part of inclusive language practices.

Usage and variants: It appears mainly in online writing, social media, and activist communications where writers seek to avoid privileging one gender. Alternatives include the slash form interesado/interesada, the parenthetical form interesado(a), or gender-neutral neologisms such as interesados e interesadas, as well as forms like interesadxs or interesad@. The concatenated form is less legible and not standardized, which limits its acceptance in formal writing.

Normativity and reception: The form is not recognized by the Real Academia Española. Critics argue that it may impede readability and accessibility, particularly for screen readers or readers with cognitive differences. Proponents see it as a concrete visual cue for inclusivity. Its use tends to be sporadic and mainly confined to informal discourse, educational contexts, and online spaces.

Examples: Se solicita al personal interesadointeresada para el puesto. Las personas interesadas e interesados pueden inscribirse. Por ejemplo, la persona interesada para la vacante puede contactarse con RR. HH. Estas constructions muestran distintas estrategias para evitar sesgos de género en el lenguaje. See also: lenguaje inclusivo, gramática española, inclusividad lingüística.