No. 337 in Spanish
interés
Interest or curiosity.
In a sentence
Mi interés por la literatura comenzó a una edad temprana.
My interest in literature began at an early age.
Here, 'interés' signifies a personal curiosity or affinity towards a subject, highlighting its usage in context of intellectual or emotional inclination.
El banco ofrece un interés anual del 5% en los depósitos de ahorro.
The bank offers an annual interest of 5% on savings deposits.
In this sentence, 'interés' refers to the financial benefit or charge, usually expressed as a percentage, making it a term used in economics or banking.
Es importante encontrar un punto de interés común durante la negociación.
It is important to find a common point of interest during the negotiation.
'Interés' here is used to mean a shared concern or advantage, highlighting its application in interpersonal or group contexts to denote mutual objectives.
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