Spanish word

corvo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkoɾβo/

Meaning

  • adjectivecurved

Example

El sendero es corvo.

The path is curved.

Illustration for corvo (curved)

More examples

Toma el camino corvo para evitar el tráfico.

Take the curved road to avoid the traffic.

Core concept

A surface or path with a single localized bend.

Common phrases

  • camino corvo

    curved road

  • desvío corvo

    curved detour

Similar words

curvo: Bends smoothly into a rounded arc or continuous curve.
curvado: Shows a rounded bend produced by external force or pressure.
torcido: Appears twisted or skewed, with a visible twist and slant.
doblado: Forms a crease-like fold that creates a sharp angled bend.

Definition in Spanish

Que está doblado o curvado en algún punto; se aplica a objetos, superficies o caminos.

Word origin

Spanish corvo derives from Latin curvus 'bent', and Romance-language forms preserve the idea of a bend at one point.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech speakers prefer curvo or doblado; corvo appears mainly in regional, older, or place-name use and is sometimes confused with cuervo 'crow'.

Other meanings

  • bentadjective

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