Jorge el curioso
/xoɾxe el kuɾjoso/from spelling rules
Curious George in Spanish is translated as Jorge el curioso.
This phrase refers to the name of the character from the children's book and television series who is a monkey.
How do you pronounce it?
/xoɾxe el kuɾjoso/
Did you know?
- If you were describing a person as curioso in a different context, it could mean they are 'nosy' rather than just 'inquisitive'.
- The adjective curioso can also mean 'odd' or 'strange' when describing an object or a situation.
- The name Jorge shares the same roots as the English name 'George', both descending from the Greek word for 'farmer'.
Examples in context
- ¡Mira, ese libro es de Jorge el Curioso!Look, that book is "Curious George"!
- ¿Has leído los cuentos de George el Curioso a los niños?Have you read "Curious George" stories to the kids?
- A mi hijo le encanta Jorge el curioso.My son loves Curious George.
- ¿Tienes algún libro de Jorge el curioso?Do you have any Curious George books?
- Jorge el curioso es un mono muy travieso.Curious George is a very mischievous monkey.
Example conversation
María and Javier are at a children's bookstore.
- MaríaBusco un regalo para mi sobrino.I am looking for a gift for my nephew.
- Javier¿Te gustaría comprar algo de Jorge el curioso?Would you like to buy something Curious George related?
- MaríaSí, a él le gusta mucho ese personaje.Yes, he likes that character a lot.
- JavierPerfecto, tenemos peluches de Jorge el curioso aquí.Perfect, we have Curious George plushies here.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Jorge, curioso, el, CC BY-SA 4.0.
