curiosidad

[kuɾjosiˈð̞að̞]

/[kuɾjosiˈð̞að̞]/ noun

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The verdict

“curiosidad” has 15 generated spelling variants in the Spanish index at frequency #3,390. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#3,390
frequency rank, Spanish
77,812
“C” headwords
15
tracked misspellings
1
confusable pair

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Deseo de ver, averiguar o saber alguna cosa.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

curiosidad vs curiosidades
83% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for curiosidad
PropertyValue
Headwordcuriosidad
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[kuɾjosiˈð̞að̞]
Letters10
Frequency rank#3,390
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs1
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “curiosidad” sits in Spanish frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). curiosidad lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 15 spelling variants around curiosidad (IPA [kuɾjosiˈð̞að̞]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #3,390 among 77,812 “C” headwords. Wiktionary lists 3 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for curiosidad, with forms such as "ccuriosidad", "cruiosidad", and "cuirosidad". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 1 confusable-pair relationship, "curiosidades", since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is curiosidad, spelled C-U-R-I-O-S-I-D-A-D.

Definition

  1. 1
    Deseo de ver, averiguar o saber alguna cosa.
  2. 2
    Aseo limpieza. Cuidado de hacer una cosa con primor.
  3. 3
    Dícese de lo que es curioso o primoroso.

This word in other languages

curiosity(English)curiosité(Français)Neugier(Deutsch)curiosidade(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ccuriosidad
  • cruiosidad
  • cuirosidad
  • curiocidad
  • curioisdad
  • curiosdiad
  • curiosiadd
  • curiosidadd
  • curiosidda
  • curiosiddad
  • curiossidad
  • curisoidad
  • curoisidad
  • curriosidad
  • ucriosidad

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of curiosidad - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

ccuriosidad1cruiosidad2cuirosidad2curiocidad1curioisdad2curiosdiad2curiosiadd2curiosidadd1
Edit distance from "curiosidad"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 Spanish corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "curiosidad"?
"curiosidad" is spelled C-U-R-I-O-S-I-D-A-D. The IPA pronunciation is [kuɾjosiˈð̞að̞].
What does "curiosidad" mean?
As a noun, "curiosidad" means: Deseo de ver, averiguar o saber alguna cosa.
What words are commonly confused with "curiosidad"?
"curiosidad" is commonly confused with "curiosidades". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "curiosidad"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "curiosidad" is [kuɾjosiˈð̞að̞]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "curiosidad" come from?
"curiosidad" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “curiosidad”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is C-U-R-I-O-S-I-D-A-D - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [kuɾjosiˈð̞að̞] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “curiosidades” - see the side-by-side comparison. curiosidad vs curiosidades
  • Browse more Spanish words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Spanish words

Same frequency band

Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list