Spanish Conversation · Level 27
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Spanish word
curioso
Pronunciation
IPA/kuˈɾjoso/
Meaning
- adjectivecurious
Example
Mi hermano es curioso y siempre pregunta.
My brother is curious and always asks questions.
More examples
Es curioso ver cómo reaccionan.
It's curious to see how they react.
Core concept
A person leaning forward with a questioning look.
Common phrases
ser curioso
be curious
estar curioso
be inquisitive
Similar words
inquisitivo: Seeks underlying reasons and details with persistent questioning.
interesado: Displays interest in a certain subject and tries to find out more about it.
preguntón: Often asks pointed questions aloud to resolve immediate doubts.
observador: Keeps watch over surroundings and catches subtle cues or changes.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra interés por saber o conocer cosas y suele hacer preguntas.
Word origin
From Latin curiosus 'careful, inquisitive', ultimately from cura 'care', which gives the adjective its sense of attentive interest.
Usage tips
- Calling someone curioso about private matters often sounds intrusive, so Spanish speakers prefer tener curiosidad por + noun or por saber + clause.
Other meanings
- nosyadjective
- strangeadjective
Opposites
- indiferenteindifferentadjective
- apáticoapatheticadjective
Related words
- curiosidadcuriositynoun
- curiosearsnoop aroundverb
- curiosamenteoddlyadverb