curiosamente
“curiosamente” means “curiously enough” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
curiously enough, oddly enough
Also: interestingly
📝 In Action
Curiosamente, mi hermana tiene el mismo teléfono que tú.
A2Curiously enough, my sister has the same phone as you.
Curiosamente, nadie sabía nada sobre el regalo sorpresa.
B1Oddly enough, nobody knew anything about the surprise gift.
Curiosamente, el restaurante más famoso de la ciudad es también el más barato.
B2Interestingly, the most famous restaurant in the city is also the cheapest.
curiously, inquisitively
📝 In Action
El gato miraba curiosamente la caja de cartón.
A2The cat was looking curiously at the cardboard box.
Ella observaba curiosamente cómo el artista pintaba el cuadro.
B1She watched inquisitively how the artist painted the picture.
El detective examinó curiosamente las huellas en el suelo.
B2The detective examined the footprints on the floor curiously.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "curiosamente" in Spanish:
curiously→curiously enough→inquisitively→interestingly→oddly enough→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: curiosamente
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence uses 'curiosamente' to mean 'oddly enough'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish adjective 'curioso' (derived from the Latin 'curiosus', meaning careful or diligent) combined with the suffix '-mente' (from the Latin 'mens', meaning mind or manner).
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'curiosamente' at the end of a sentence?
Yes, but it's less common when you mean 'oddly enough.' For that meaning, it's best at the start. If you are describing how someone is looking at something, putting it at the end is fine.
Is 'curiosamente' formal?
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but it also sounds perfectly fine in a professional email or a newspaper article.
Is there a shorter way to say 'curiosamente'?
Not really a shorter word, but 'qué curioso' (how curious) is a common short exclamation used in conversation.