curiosidad
/koo-ree-oh-see-DAHD/
curiosity
Curiosidad as the desire to know: The act of seeking knowledge or information.
📝 In Action
Tengo mucha curiosidad por saber cómo funciona esto.
A1I have a lot of curiosity to know how this works.
La curiosidad es una gran cualidad para los estudiantes.
A2Curiosity is a great quality for students.
Matar la curiosidad es a veces necesario para seguir adelante.
B1Satisfying one's curiosity is sometimes necessary to move forward.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun Pattern
Words in Spanish that end in '-dad' (like ciudad, verdad, etc.) are almost always feminine, so you must use 'la' or 'una' with them.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'sobre' instead of 'por'
Mistake: "Tengo curiosidad sobre el libro."
Correction: Tengo curiosidad por el libro. (The correct way to express curiosity about something is usually with the preposition 'por'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Curiosity
The most natural way to say 'I am curious' is by using the verb 'tener' (to have): 'Tengo curiosidad...' (I have curiosity...).
Curiosidad as an unusual item or object: A novelty piece that draws attention due to its unique nature.
curiosidad(noun)
curiosity
?an unusual item or object
,oddity
?a strange or rare thing
interesting fact
?piece of trivia
📝 In Action
La tienda de antigüedades estaba llena de pequeñas curiosidades.
B1The antique shop was full of small curiosities (unusual items).
Como curiosidad, el edificio tiene un ascensor de cristal.
B2As an interesting fact, the building has a glass elevator.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'curiosidades'
When used in the plural, 'curiosidades' usually means a collection of interesting, unusual facts or objects, like trivia or souvenirs.
⭐ Usage Tips
Introducing a Fact
You can start a sentence with 'Como curiosidad...' (As an interesting fact...) to introduce a piece of trivia or an unusual detail.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: curiosidad
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'curiosidad' to mean 'an unusual object'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'curiosidad' always feminine?
Yes, 'curiosidad' is a feminine noun. This is true for almost all Spanish nouns that end in '-dad', like 'libertad' (freedom) or 'dificultad' (difficulty). Always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
How do I translate 'I am curious' most naturally?
In Spanish, you 'have' curiosity, you don't 'are' curious. The most natural phrase is 'Tengo curiosidad' (I have curiosity) or you can use the adjective, 'Soy curioso/a' (I am curious).