Breakdown of Dudo que el vendedor sea interesado, pero está interesado en tu negocio.
ser
to be
pero
but
en
in / on / at
estar
to be (location/state)
tu
your
el negocio
the business
que
that / than
el vendedor
salesperson
dudar
to doubt
interesado
selfish, mercenary / interested
Questions & Answers about Dudo que el vendedor sea interesado, pero está interesado en tu negocio.
Why does interesado mean 'selfish' in the first part and 'interested' in the second?
Why do we use sea instead of es in the first half of the sentence?
The sentence starts with Dudo que (I doubt that). Because this phrase expresses doubt or uncertainty, it triggers the subjunctive mood for the following verb. Therefore, the normal present tense es changes to the subjunctive sea.
Why do we use the preposition en after está interesado?
In Spanish, the standard phrase for being 'interested in' something is estar interesado en. Just like in English, it requires this specific preposition to connect the feeling of interest to the actual topic or thing.
Does negocio mean a physical store or a business deal here?
It can mean either! The word negocio is commonly used for both a physical shop or company, and for a commercial transaction or deal. The broader context of the conversation would clarify exactly what the seller is looking at.
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