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    Curiosidad (en. Curiosity)

    /kuɾiosiˈðad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Interest in knowing something unknown.
    Curiosity is one of the great motivations for learning.
    La curiosidad es una de las grandes motivaciones para aprender.
    Quality of being curious.
    His curiosity led him to explore uncharted places.
    Su curiosidad lo llevó a explorar lugares inexplorados.
    Fact or thing that causes interest or wonder.
    The curiosity of the people was awakened upon seeing that phenomenon.
    La curiosidad de la gente se despertó al ver aquel fenómeno.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'curiositas', which means 'care' or 'interest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    curiosity killed the cat
    It is used to warn about the dangers of being too curious.
    curiosidad mató al gato
    satisfy curiosity
    To fulfill the desire to know something.
    satisfacer la curiosidad
    insatiable curiosity
    Desire to know that cannot be satisfied.
    curiosidad insaciable

    Related Words

    curious
    Having a desire to know or learn.
    curioso
    research
    Action of inquiring or seeking information.
    investigación
    exploration
    Action of exploring or examining a place or matter.
    exploración
    discovery
    Act of finding or realizing something unknown.
    descubrimiento

    Slang Meanings

    To be a 'weirdo'.
    That girl is a bit of a 'weirdo', she always asks strange questions.
    Esa chica es un poco 'bicho raro', siempre pregunta cosas extrañas.
    To be 'in everyone's business'.
    Don’t be so 'in everyone's business', everyone has their own life.
    No seas tan 'metido en todo', cada quien tiene su vida.