Curiosidades (en. Curiosities)
/kuɾjo.siˈðaðes/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Unusual or extraordinary data that captures attention.
The curiosities of nature always fascinate me.
Las curiosidades de la naturaleza siempre me fascinan.
Peculiar aspects of a culture or place.
The tour guide shared several curiosities about the city.
La guía turística compartió varias curiosidades sobre la ciudad.
Interesting information that is not widely known.
At the museum, I learned curiosities about local history.
En el museo, aprendí curiosidades sobre la historia local.
Etymology
From the Latin 'curiositas', meaning 'curiosity' or 'desire to know'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
curiosities of the world
Unexpected or surprising facts about the planet.
curiosidades del mundo
cultural curiosities
Interesting aspects of different cultures.
curiosidades culturales
historical curiosities
Unusual facts from history.
curiosidades históricas
Related Words
curious
A person who has an interest in learning or knowing more.
curioso
curiosity
The desire to know or learn more about something.
curiosidad
anecdote
A brief and curious account of an event.
anécdota
Slang Meanings
Unusual data that is appealing and entertaining.
He loves sharing curiosities at dinners.
Le encanta compartir curiosidades en las cenas.
Fun information that sparks interest.
He always has curiosities to tell at parties.
Siempre tiene curiosidades para contar en las fiestas.