Meaning
interested; self-interested
- interested, keen
- self-interested, mercenary
- concerned, involved
In a sentence
Sono interessato al corso di cucina serale.
I'm interested in the evening cooking course.
Non è interessato ai problemi degli altri.
He's not concerned with other people's problems.
Ti sei interessato solo al tuo vantaggio?
Were you only interested in your own advantage?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| interessato | masculine · singular |
| interessata | feminine · singular |
| interessati | masculine · plural |
| interessate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use essere interessato a + noun/infinitive: Sono interessato al corso; interessato a studiare. Not *interessato di*.
- For curiosity, prefer interessato. For emotional involvement, coinvolto often fits better.
- In legal or formal contexts, parte interessata means an interested party, not someone curious.