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take an interest
[/teɪk ən ˈɪntrəst/]
verb phrase
interessar-se
1.
to begin to feel concern or curiosity about something or someone
She took an interest in photography after visiting the museum.
Ela se interessou por fotografia depois de visitar o museu.
2.
to show active engagement or involvement in a particular subject or activity
The teacher was pleased when the student took an interest in the project.
O professor ficou feliz quando o aluno se interessou pelo projeto.
3.
to pay attention to or become involved with someone's affairs or wellbeing
Her grandmother took an interest in her career development.
Sua avó se interessou pelo desenvolvimento de sua carreira.
Synonyms
become interested in
show interest in
take a liking to
develop an interest in
become engaged in
Antonyms
lose interest in
ignore
disregard
show no interest in
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
interessar-se
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
se interessar
standard usage, sometimes with emphasis on the reflexive form
São Paulo
interessar-se
formal and informal contexts
Portugal
interessar-se
standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
show interest in
develop an interest
take a shine to
get into something
take on a new interest
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