inquisitive in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for inquisitive in the English»Spanish Dictionary

inquisitive [Am ɪnˈkwɪzədɪv, Brit ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv] ADJ

inquisitive mind/look

inquisitivo

inquisitive mind/look

inquisidor

inquisitive person/animal

muy curioso

don't be so inquisitive

no seas tan curioso

don't be so inquisitive

no seas tan preguntón inf

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inquisitivo (inquisitiva)

inquisitive

curioso (curiosa) (inquisitivo)

inquisitive

se acercaron unos mirones a ver qué había pasado

a few inquisitive passers-by came over to stare at what had happened

se acercaron unos mirones a ver qué había pasado

a few inquisitive passers-by came over to gawk at what had happened inf

portero

A superintendent in an apartment building who looks after it, keeps it clean, delivers mail, and keeps an eye on comings and goings. Porteros often have an apartment in the building as part of their pay.
Many buildings no longer have porteros. In these cases, access is regulated by a portero automático (intercom).
The portero, and particularly the female portera, are part of popular culture. They have a reputation for being inquisitive and fond of gossip.

le lanzó una mirada inquisidora

he shot o gave her an inquisitive look

inquisitive in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for inquisitive in the English»Spanish Dictionary

inquisitive [ɪnˈkwɪzətɪv, Am -t̬ɪv] ADJ

1. inquisitive (curious):

inquisitive

curioso, -a

inquisitive look, face

inquiridor(a)

inquisitive child

preguntón, -ona

to be inquisitive about sth/sb

sentir curiosidad sobre algo/alguien

2. inquisitive (prying):

inquisitive

fisgón, -ona

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inquisidor(a)

inquisitive

preguntón (-ona)

inquisitive

mirón (-ona)

inquisitive

inquisitive Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to be inquisitive about sth/sb

sentir curiosidad sobre algo/alguien

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Studying the isolated central nervous system; a report on 35 years: more inquisitive than acquisitive.

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She has been called a passionate experimenter and ingenious explorer of new sonorities and a composer whose style reflects a freely inquisitive artistic personality.

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The inquisitive boy asks what his father did in the great war.

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He had courage, a vivid sense of duty, an indefatigable love of work, and all the inquisitive zeal and inventive energy of a born reformer.

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Goats have an intensely inquisitive and intelligent nature; they will explore anything new or unfamiliar in their surroundings.

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It challenges its pupils to be intellectually inquisitive and socially conscious.

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If the child is with mom, dad or anyone else, the child's inquisitive approach to a bee may lead to some kind of social intervention.

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This is a tame and inquisitive bird, and tired migrants will land near or on humans, sometimes searching for food on their clothing.

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Mij's inquisitive and adventurous nature leads him some distance from the cottage to a female otter with whom he spends the day.

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Often illustrated with an inquisitive or serious expression and wearing a grey suit with black edging.

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