No. 2,501 in Portuguese
curioso
"Curioso" means "curious" or "inquisitive."
In a sentence
O menino é muito curioso e adora explorar o jardim.
The boy is very curious and loves exploring the garden.
In this sentence, 'curioso' is used as an adjective describing the boy's nature, indicating his tendency to explore and learn about his environment.
Achei curioso como o padrão das folhas se repete.
I found it curious how the pattern of the leaves repeats.
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.
Ele mostrou um comportamento curioso durante a conversa.
He exhibited curious behavior during the conversation.
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.
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