Spanish Phrase
Cuéntanos por qué te entusiasma el puesto.
Meaning
The speaker is asking the listener to explain the reasons that make the job position exciting for them. It seeks a personal, motivational answer rather than a simple yes/no response.
When to use
Use this sentence in a job interview, a networking conversation, or any professional setting where you want the candidate to articulate their enthusiasm for a role.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Cuéntanosporquéteentusiasmaelpuesto
Imperative + nos
"Cuéntanos" is the affirmative imperative of "contar" with the indirect object pronoun "nos", meaning "tell us".
por qué vs porque
"por qué" (two words) introduces a question "why", while "porque" (one word) means "because".
Pronoun "te"
"te" is the second‑person singular object pronoun, referring to the interviewee.
Verb "entusiasmar"
"entusiasma" is the third‑person singular present form of "entusiasmar", meaning "excites" or "makes enthusiastic".
Definite article "el"
"el" specifies a particular job position, "el puesto".
🗨In Conversation
Cuéntanos por qué te entusiasma el puesto.
Tell us why the position excites you.
Me entusiasma porque combina mi pasión por la tecnología con la oportunidad de liderar proyectos internacionales.
I’m excited because it combines my passion for technology with the opportunity to lead international projects.
✕Common Mistakes
Cuéntanos porque te entusiasma el puesto.
"Porque" means "because"; the question requires "por qué" (two words).
Nos cuenta por qué te entusiasma el puesto.
The correct imperative is "Cuéntanos", not "nos cuenta" which changes the subject.
Cuéntanos por qué te entusiasmas el puesto.
The verb must agree with "el puesto" (third‑person singular), so use "entusiasma".
↔Alternatives
Explícanos qué te motiva del puesto.
Explain what motivates you about the position.
¿Qué es lo que más te atrae de este trabajo?
What do you find most attractive about this job?
Cuéntanos qué te hace sentir entusiasmado con este puesto.
Tell us what makes you feel enthusiastic about this role.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking workplaces, showing genuine enthusiasm is seen as a sign of commitment. Use the formal "nos" form (Cuéntanos) rather than a casual "cuéntame" when speaking to a panel or a hiring manager to keep the tone professional.