Curiosamente (en. Curiously)

/kuɾjo̞samente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

In a way that causes interest or amazement.

Curiously, the author of this book is also a famous scientist.

Curiosamente, el autor de este libro es también un famoso científico.

In a manner that attracts attention.

Children, curiously, always find the most fun way.

Los niños, curiosamente, siempre encuentran el camino más divertido.

In a way that was not expected.

Curiously, the answer arrived earlier than expected.

Curiosamente, la respuesta llegó antes de lo previsto.

It derives from 'curious', which comes from Latin 'curiosus', meaning 'eager to know'.

curiously, that reminds me

Indicates that something mentioned brings to mind another idea or memory.

curiosamente, eso me recuerda

curiously, life is like that

Suggests that life often has unusual or surprising situations.

curiosamente, la vida es así

curious

Having an interest in knowledge.

curioso

curiosity

Desire to know or learn about something.

curiosidad

It is used to emphasize the unexpected.

Curiously, he ended up arriving before anyone else.

Curiosamente, terminó llegando antes que nadie.

Occasionally, it can imply irony.

Curiously, he forgot his own birthday.

Curiosamente, olvidó su propio cumpleaños.