curioso
curious
adjective koo-ree-OH-zoh Less Common
Origin: From Latin curiosus (careful, inquisitive).
Also means
strange
Usage Note
Curioso can describe a person eager to learn (una mente curiosa) or something odd and interesting (una storia curiosa = a curious/strange story). The feminine form is curiosa, plural curiosi/curiose. The noun curiosità (curiosity) is invariable in its plural form.
Examples
"Il bambino è molto curioso."
Natural Translation
The child is very curious.
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