kuryosidad
kuryosidád with stress marks
curiosity
Usage Note
Kuryosidad is a Spanish loanword (from curiosidad) used in formal and literary contexts to express the desire to know or learn about something. In everyday speech, curiosity is more often expressed through phrases or the verb magtaka, making kuryosidad feel bookish or elevated.
Examples
" Malakas ang kuryosidad niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her curiosity is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the curiosity his/her.
" Ang kuryosidad ng bata ay nagdala sa kanya sa agham. "
Natural Translation
The child's curiosity led him/her to science.
Literal Translation
The curiosity of-the child led to him/her to-the science.
" Dahil sa likas na kuryosidad ng mga mag-aaral, hindi sila nagsasawang magtanong tungkol sa mga bagay na hindi nila lubos na nauunawaan. "
Natural Translation
Because of the students' natural curiosity, they never tire of asking about things they do not fully understand.
Literal Translation
Because of natural curiosity of-the students, not they tire-of asking about the things that not they fully understand.
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