Curiosas (en. Curious)

/kuɾjozas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to people or things that have a tendency to inquire or know more.
The girls are very curious and always ask questions.
Las niñas son muy curiosas y siempre hacen preguntas.
Indicates something that is unusual or attracts attention.
I found a curious sculpture in the park.
Encontré una curiosa escultura en el parque.
Refers to situations that generate interest or expectation.
The history of the city has many curious aspects.
La historia de la ciudad tiene muchos aspectos curiosos.

Etymology

From Latin 'curiosus', which means 'diligent, attentive'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be curious
To feel the desire to know something.
tener curiosidad
to be curious
To have a desire to discover or learn.
ser curioso
curious observations
Notes that are interesting or unusual.
curiosas observaciones

Related Words

curiosity
The desire to know or learn more about something.
curiosidad
curious
A person who is interested or inquires about other people's affairs.
curioso
exploration
The action of examining or knowing something new.
exploración

Slang Meanings

A person who does not respect others' privacy.
That girl is very curious; she always asks about other people's affairs.
Esa chica es muy curiosa, siempre pregunta por los asuntos de los demás.
Interested in gossip or rumors.
She is a busybody; she is always finding out about the latest gossip.
Es una curiosa, siempre está enterándose de los últimos chismes.