Spanish Conversation · Level 90
60 words
Spanish word
inquisitivo
Pronunciation
IPA/iŋkisiˈtiβo/
Meaning
- adjectivecurious
Example
Mi sobrino es muy inquisitivo y siempre hace preguntas.
My nephew is very curious and always asks questions.
More examples
En la reunión, ella hizo preguntas inquisitivas sobre el proyecto.
At the meeting, she asked prying questions about the project.
Core concept
Person leaning forward with eager questions.
Common phrases
hacer preguntas inquisitivas
ask prying questions
niño inquisitivo
inquisitive child
Similar words
curioso: Explores or inspects topics out of curiosity, enjoying discovery and observation.
preguntón: Asks one question after another in conversation until satisfied.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra interés por conocer cosas y suele hacer preguntas para informarse.
Word origin
From Latin inquirere 'to inquire' passing through medieval Latin inquisitivus, producing Spanish inquisitivo to describe someone who asks questions to inform themselves.
Usage tips
- Be aware of tone: inquisitivo can be neutral about eagerness to learn but may sometimes imply prying depending on context.
Other meanings
- nosyadjective
- inquiringadjective
Opposites
- desinteresadouninterestedadjective
- apáticoapatheticadjective