interesantes

Interesantes is the plural form of the Spanish adjective interesante, meaning “that which is interesting” or “worth being of interest.” It describes nouns and agrees in number with the noun it modifies. The singular form is interesante, which is the same for both masculine and feminine genders, while the plural interiores is interesantes, matching masculine and feminine plural nouns (los temas interesantes, las ideas interesantes).

Etymology and form: interesante comes from the verb interesar (to interest), which in turn derives from the noun interés (interest). The suffix -ante is a common adjective-forming ending in Spanish, producing words that describe something characterized by the action of the verb.

Usage and nuance: interesante is widely used to indicate that something attracts attention or has value, whether in writing, media, or everyday speech. It can describe people, objects, ideas, events, or data. The adjective is versatile and can appear before or after the noun, though a pre-nominal position (un interesante libro) often adds a stronger evaluative edge, while post-nominal position (un libro interesante) remains neutral. Examples include: un hecho interesante, una película interesante, datos interesantes, temas interesantes.

Careful usage: while interesante is broadly appropriate, it should not be confused with stronger synonyms such as fascinante (fascinating) or atractivo (attractive). In some contexts, intereses and interesar are part of broader discussions around relevance or significance.

This entry provides a concise overview of faute-free usage, with emphasis on agreement, etymology, and common contexts.