tener interés
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tener interés
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. to be interesting
Las noticias sobre la vida de los famosos solo tienen interés para algunas personas.News about the lives of celebrities is only interesting for some people.
a. to be interested
Mi hermano vende su auto. Si tienes interés, puedo ponerte en contacto con él.My brother is selling his car. If you're interested, I can put you in touch with him.
b. to show interest
La dueña de la compañía tiene mucho interés en tu idea.The owner of the company has shown great interest in your idea.
c. to show an interest
El joven Amadeus tuvo interés por la música desde muy temprana edad.Young Amadeus showed an interest in music from a very early age.
d. to take an interest
Mi hija tenía interés en aprender alemán.My daughter took an interest in learning German.
e. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
No tengo ningún interés por el squash.I don't care about squash at all.
Tengo interés en saber cuánto tiempo piensas quedarte en mi apartamento.I’d be interested to know how long you are planning to stay in my apartment.
a. to be eager
Puede que Beatriz tenga poca experiencia como profesora, pero se nota que tiene interés.Beatriz may be an inexperienced teacher, but you can tell she's eager.
b. to be enthusiastic
Mis alumnos saben poco de la materia, pero por lo menos tienen interés.My students don't know much about the subject, but at least they're enthusiastic.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Tengo interés en vender la casa, pero no a cualquier precio.I want to sell the house, but I’m not going to settle for just any price
Tenemos interés en que la cosa se solucione cuanto antes.It's in our interest that the whole thing is sorted out as soon as possible.
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