A2 — Elementaryadjective
curioso
curious, inquisitive; strange, odd
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
indagatoreficcanasostranoparticolare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
indifferenteapaticodisinteressatonormale
Usage note
Two meanings: 1) curious/inquisitive (positive) 2) odd/strange ('che cosa curiosa!' = what a strange thing!). 'Ficcanaso' = nosy (negative connotation).
Example
"I bambini sono naturalmente curiosi del mondo intorno a loro."
"Children are naturally curious about the world around them."
Practice Italian grammar
Free exercises, mini-exams and placement test.