A2 — Elementarynoun
interesse
interest, concern
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
curiositàpassioneattenzionecoinvolgimento
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
disinteressenoiaindifferenzaapatia
Usage note
'Interesse' covers both financial interest and personal interest. 'Passione' = passion (stronger). 'Curiosità' = curiosity. 'Noia' is the key antonym (boredom).
Example
"Ho un grande interesse per la musica classica."
"I have a great interest in classical music."
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