Question about "curiosear"
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Even after reading through the examples given and the definition on this site for the word curiosear, I am confused as to its meaning. Can somebdoy please give a definition that is natural for an English speaker?
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updated May 22, 2016
posted by olympiad42
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It seems to describe that action of a busy-body who is always paying attention to other people's business. It can also mean to just be gazing around without paying attention to details - to observe superficially. A Spanish synonym would be fisgar.
Examples: Why do you mind your own business instead of poking your nose into everybody else's. He poked (curioseó) around the new library.
updated May 22, 2016
edited by Jubilado
posted by Jubilado
Absolutely correct. Also, is used when you enter in a store, and just looking around. - EleRo, May 22, 2016
