interests

[/ˈɪn.tɚ.ests/ or /ɪnˈtɛɹ.ɪsts/]

noun/verbpl: interests

interesses

1. Things that one enjoys or finds fascinating; topics of curiosity or concern

She has many interests, including painting and music.

Ela tem muitos interesses, incluindo pintura e música.

2. Financial benefits or stakes in a business or property

He has financial interests in several companies.

Ele tem interesses financeiros em várias empresas.

3. Money paid as a charge for borrowing, typically expressed as a percentage

The bank charges 5% interest on loans.

O banco cobra 5% de juros nos empréstimos.

4. Third-person singular present tense of the verb 'to interest' - to engage the attention or curiosity of someone

This book interests many readers.

Este livro interessa a muitos leitores.

NYC Slang

what's good, what floats your boat, what gets you hyped

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

interesses

Standard usage for hobbies and financial interests

São Paulo

interesses

Common in business and financial contexts

Rio de Janeiro

interesses

Standard usage with possible colloquial variations

Portugal

interesses

Standard European Portuguese usage; juros commonly used for financial interest

in the interests of (= for the sake of; for the benefit of)

vested interest (= a personal stake in something)

conflict of interests (= when personal gain conflicts with duty)

compound interest (= interest calculated on principal and accumulated interest)

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