Portuguese · Emotions & Descriptions
"Interesting" in Portuguese: interessante
interessante
Interesting in Portuguese is interessante. Same form for masculine and feminine. Say que interessante! as a quick reaction.
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How to pronounce interessante
Say it
een-teh-reh-SAHN-chee
/in.te.ɾes.ˈsɐn.tʃi/
een-teh-reh-SAHN-chee
"Interesting" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| interessante | interesting Default adjective. | Default adjective. |
| que interessante | how interesting Reaction. | Reaction. |
| muito interessante | very interesting Emphasis. | Emphasis. |
| mais interessante | more interesting Comparison. | Comparison. |
How to use interessante in real life
- 1Podcast chat
Esse episódio ficou interessante até o fim.
That episode stayed interesting until the end.
Media.
- 2Museum room
A exposição é interessante para quem gosta de foto.
The exhibit is interesting for people who like photography.
Culture.
- 3Class idea
Achei interessante a sua pergunta.
I found your question interesting.
Feedback.
Mistakes English speakers make with interessante
Incorrect: O livro é interesting.
Correct: O livro é interessante.
Use interessante, not English interesting.
Incorrect: Uma ideia interessantea.
Correct: Uma ideia interessante.
Interessante does not add -a for feminine.
Good to know
Que interessante! is a friendly Brazilian filler when you want to sound engaged. Interessante can be sincere or politely soft—tone decides. For exciting, use empolgante or animado.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a workshop
ChatPal
Acharam a palestra interessante?
Did you find the talk interesting?
You
Interessante sim, sobretudo o final.
Interesting yes, especially the ending.
ChatPal
Eu também. A parte dos dados foi interessante.
Me too. The data part was interesting.
You
Vou ler o material depois.
I’ll read the material later.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Interesting" in Portuguese
Gender change?
No—interessante for both.
How interesting!
Que interessante!
Very interesting?
Muito interessante.
More interesting?
Mais interessante.
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