Curiosa (en. Curious)

/kuɾjoˈsa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who is interested or investigates various topics.
She was a very curious woman, always asking questions.
Era una mujer muy curiosa, siempre haciendo preguntas.
A strange or unusual thing that arouses interest.
The store sold curious objects that caught attention.
En la tienda vendían objetos curiosos que llamaban la atención.
The attitude of wanting to know or inquire.
Her curiosity led her to explore unknown places.
Su curiosidad la llevó a explorar lugares desconocidos.

Etymology

From Latin 'curiosus', meaning 'eager to know'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

curious as a cat
It refers to someone who is very inquisitive.
curiosa como un gato
curious by nature
Someone who has an innate tendency to want to learn.
curiosa por naturaleza

Related Words

curiosity
A desire to know or learn something.
curiosidad
researcher
A person who investigates specific topics.
investigador
inquisitive
Someone who is curious or eager to learn.
inquisitivo

Slang Meanings

Curious in the context of someone who meddles in others' affairs.
She is very curious; she always wants to know what’s happening among others.
Ella es muy curiosa, siempre quiere saber lo que pasa entre los demás.
Reference to something strange or particular.
That place is curious; I had never seen anything like it.
Ese lugar es curioso, nunca había visto algo así.