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curiosity noun

  /-ɪti/ , /ˌkjɔːɹiˈɒsəti/ , /ˌkjɔːˈɹɒsəti/ , /ˌkjɚiˈɑsəti/ , /ˌkjɜːˈɹɒsəti/ , /ˌkjʊəɹiˈɑsəti/ , /ˌkjʊəɹiˈɒsəti/ , /ˌkjʊəˈɹɒsəti/
  • (uncountable) Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask and learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring. [from 17th c.]
  • A unique or extraordinary object which arouses interest. [from 17th c.]
 curiosità
curiosity killed the cat
la curiosità uccise il gatto, la troppa curiosità spinge l'uccello nella rete, tanto va la gatta al lardo, che ci lascia lo zampino
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