A2 Expression Neutral

¡Qué interesante!

How interesting!

Significado

Expressing that something captures your attention.

🌍

Contexto cultural

In Spain, people are very direct. Using this phrase is a standard way to show you are listening. Mexicans are very polite and often use this to keep the conversation warm and friendly. Argentines might use this with a slightly more analytical tone, often followed by a debate. Colombians are known for their warmth; this phrase is used to show genuine interest in the other person.

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Tone matters

Say it with a smile to sound genuine. A flat tone can sound sarcastic.

🎯

Follow up

Always follow this phrase with a question to keep the conversation going.

Significado

Expressing that something captures your attention.

💡

Tone matters

Say it with a smile to sound genuine. A flat tone can sound sarcastic.

🎯

Follow up

Always follow this phrase with a question to keep the conversation going.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the phrase.

—He ganado el concurso. —¡____ interesante!

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Qué

The structure is '¡Qué + adjective!'

Which is the correct punctuation?

Choose the correct way to write the phrase.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ¡Qué interesante!

It is an exclamation, so it needs both opening and closing exclamation marks.

Match the situation to the response.

Someone tells you they are sad. What do you say?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ¡Lo siento mucho!

You should not use '¡Qué interesante!' for sad news.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

3 ejercicios
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

—He ganado el concurso. —¡____ interesante!

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Qué

The structure is '¡Qué + adjective!'

Which is the correct punctuation? Choose A2

Choose the correct way to write the phrase.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ¡Qué interesante!

It is an exclamation, so it needs both opening and closing exclamation marks.

Match the situation to the response. situation_matching B1

Someone tells you they are sad. What do you say?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ¡Lo siento mucho!

You should not use '¡Qué interesante!' for sad news.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

Preguntas frecuentes

2 preguntas

Yes, it's fine in informal or semi-formal emails.

No, it's very polite.

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