This is the 2501st most frequent Portuguese word.
curioso
"Curioso" means "curious" or "inquisitive."
In this sentence, 'curioso' is used as an adjective describing the boy's nature, indicating his tendency to explore and learn about his environment.
O menino é muito curioso e adora explorar o jardim.
The boy is very curious and loves exploring the garden.
Here, 'curioso' is used to express an observation or intrigue about something peculiar or unexpected, employing the word as a descriptor in reaction to a specific observation.
Achei curioso como o padrão das folhas se repete.
I found it curious how the pattern of the leaves repeats.
In this context, 'curioso' is referring to behavior that might be odd or unusual, suggesting a sense of something appearing distinctive or noteworthy in the action described.