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Italian Phrase

È molto interessante.

/ɛ ˈmolto intereˈsante/
Meaning"It is very interesting."
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Meaning

Literally “It is very interesting.” The sentence is used to express that something catches your attention or is worth noting. It can be a neutral comment or a genuine compliment, depending on tone and context.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to react to a piece of news, a story, a film, a book, a fact, or any situation that you find engaging. It works in both informal chats with friends and more formal discussions, such as a classroom or a business meeting.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Èmoltointeressante

1

È (essere)

Third‑person singular present of the verb *essere* (to be). It agrees with the subject, which is often omitted in Italian.

2

molto (adverb)

An adverb of degree meaning “very”. It is placed before the adjective it modifies and never changes form.

3

interessante (adjective)

An adjective meaning “interesting”. In the singular it is invariable for gender (masc. & fem.) and takes the plural *interessanti*.

🗨In Conversation

A

Hai letto l'articolo sul cambiamento climatico?

Did you read the article about climate change?

Sì, è molto interessante.

Yes, it’s very interesting.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • È molto interessanti.

    The adjective must stay singular because the subject (it) is singular; *interessanti* is the plural form.

  • Molto è interessante.

    Adverbs precede the adjective, not the verb. The correct order is *È molto*.

  • È molto interessato.

    *Interessato* means “interested (in something)”, not “interesting”. Use *interessante* for the quality of something.

↔Alternatives

  • È davvero interessante.

    It’s truly interesting.

  • È piuttosto interessante.

    It’s rather interesting.

  • È estremamente interessante.

    It’s extremely interesting.

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Cultural Tip

In Italian conversation, *interessante* can also be a polite, non‑committal response when you don’t want to give a strong opinion. For example, after hearing a colleague’s idea you might say *È interessante* to acknowledge it without fully endorsing it. Adjust the intensity with adverbs like *davvero*, *piuttosto* or *estremamente* to match your true feeling.