A2 — Elementaryverb
interessare
to interest, to concern
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
coinvolgereappassionareattrarreincuriosireriguardare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
annoiarestancareindifferirescoraggiare
Usage note
Like 'piacere', 'interessare' is used inversely: 'mi interessa' = it interests me (NOT 'io interesso'). 'Interessarsi di' = to take an interest in.
Example
"Mi interessano molto la storia e l'arte rinascimentale."
"I am very interested in history and Renaissance art."
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