El interés
Example: El interés por aprender idiomas ha aumentado mucho últimamente.
Definition
"El interés" refers to the feeling of wanting to learn more about something or being engaged with a particular subject. It is the motivation or curiosity that drives a person to focus attention, such as in the phrase, "El interés por aprender idiomas ha aumentado mucho últimamente."
Etymology
The term "el interés" comes from the Latin word 'interesse,' which means 'to be between' or 'to be of importance.' Originally, it referred to something that mattered or had value, which evolved into the modern sense of personal engagement or curiosity. Did you know that in finance, 'interés' also means the extra money earned or paid, reflecting something of added value?
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"El interés" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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