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"Interesado" is a form of "interesado", an adjective which is often translated as "interested". "Teclas" is a form of "tecla", a noun which is often translated as "key". Learn more about the difference between "interesado" and "teclas" below.
interesado(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. interested
Estoy muy interesado en el puesto de gerente.I'm very interested in the managing position.
Siempre estuve interesado en la historia de la Antigua Grecia.I've always been interested in Ancient Greek history.
a. self-interested
Es un hombre interesado que no hace nada de lo que no pueda sacar ventaja.He's a self-interested man who doesn't do anything if he can't take advantage of it.
b. selfish
María se hace amiga de gente rica porque es muy interesada.María becomes friends with rich people because she's very selfish.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. interested party
Los interesados deben presentarse en el tribunal.The interested parties should appear in court.
b. interested person
Los gastos de viaje los debe cubrir el interesado.The travel expenses should be covered by the interested person.
c. applicant
Los interesados tienen que mandar dos referencias.The applicants need to send two references.
a. selfish person
Es un interesado, incapaz de ayudar a los demás.He's a selfish person, incapable of helping others.
b. self-interested person
Por ser una interesada, la idea de generosidad le resulta estrafalaria.As a self-interested person, the notion of generosity is alien to her.
la tecla(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (music)
a. key
Los dedos del pianista se deslizaban por las teclas blancas y negras del piano.The pianist's fingers glided over the black and white keys of the piano.
a. key
Pulse la tecla tab para desplazarse a la siguiente columna.Press the tab key to go to the next column.
a. button
¿Puedes pulsar la tecla "+" del control remoto para subir el volumen?Could you press the "+" button on the remote control to turn up the volume?
