Curioso (en. Curious)

/kuˈɾjoso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Someone who has interest or desire to learn.
The child is very curious and always asks questions.
El niño es muy curioso y siempre hace preguntas.
Uncommon or strange.
The discovery was quite curious.
El descubrimiento fue bastante curioso.
That attracts attention in a singular way.
The painting has a curious design that fascinates visitors.
La pintura tiene un diseño curioso que fascina a los visitantes.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

curious as a cat
Very inquisitive or curious.
curioso como un gato
to be curious
To feel interest or desire to know something.
tener curiosidad

Related Words

curiosity
Desire to know or learn.
curiosidad
inquisitive
Prone to asking questions.
inquisitivo

Slang Meanings

A person who cannot stay still and is always seeking information.
That boy is a curious one, always asking everything.
Ese chico es un curioso, siempre está preguntando todo.
Someone who meddles in others' affairs.
Don't be curious, that doesn't concern you.
No seas curioso, eso no te incumbe.