interest

• Substantivo que designa o sentimento de curiosidade, atenção ou preocupação em relação a algo ou alguém, e também a taxa cobrada pelo empréstimo de dinheiro.

A noun referring to a feeling of curiosity, attention, or concern about something, or a financial charge for borrowing money.

1. Curiosity or attentionA2formal

   A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.

   Interesse

   • She has a keen interest in astronomy.
   • The lecture sparked my interest in history.
   • He showed no interest in the game.

   Sinônimosabsorptionattentionconcerncuriosityengagementfascinationinquisitiveness

   Antônimosapathyboredomindifferenceunconcern

2. Hobby or activityA2formal

   An activity or subject that one enjoys doing or studying in their free time.

   Interesse

   • His main interests are photography and hiking.
   • She pursues many interests outside of work.
   • Reading is one of my favorite interests.

   Sinônimosamusementavocationdiversionentertainmenthobbypastimepursuitrecreationsideline

3. Financial chargeB1formalbusiness

   Money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of borrowed money.

   Juros

   • The bank charges 5% interest on loans.
   • She earned interest on her savings account.
   • The interest on the mortgage is quite high.

   Sinônimosborrowing costusury

4. Advantage or benefitB2formal

   Something that is beneficial or advantageous to someone or something.

   Interesse

   • It is in your best interest to accept the offer.
   • The company acts in the interest of its shareholders.
   • He looked out for his own interests.

   Sinônimosadvantagebehalfbenefitgaingoodprofitsakewelfarewellbeing

   Antônimosdetrimentdisadvantageharmloss

• Verbo usado para despertar a curiosidade ou a atenção de alguém em relação a algo ou alguém; também pode significar fazer alguém querer saber mais ou se envolver com um assunto.

A verb used to express the act of arousing curiosity or attention in someone or something.

1. Arouse curiosityA2formal

   To cause someone to want to know more about something or to pay attention.

   Interessar

   • The documentary interested me in ancient history.
   • Does this topic interest you?
   • The teacher tried to interest the students in science.

   Sinônimosabsorbattractcaptivateengagefascinategriphookintrigue

   Antônimosboretireweary

2. Persuade to participateB1formal

   To persuade someone to become involved in or to buy something.

   Interessar

   • The salesman interested her in the new car model.
   • They tried to interest investors in their startup.
   • Can I interest you in a cup of coffee?

   Sinônimosattractdrawengageenticeinducepersuadetemptwin over

   Antônimosdeterdiscouragedisinterestdissuade