Spanish Conversation · Level 102
59 words
Spanish word
curva
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkuɾβa/
Meaning
- feminine nouncurve
Example
Ten cuidado en la curva.
Be careful on the curve.
More examples
El arquitecto diseñó una curva elegante en la fachada.
The architect designed an elegant curve on the façade.
Core concept
Curved stretch of roadway.
Common phrases
curva cerrada
sharp curve
curva peligrosa
dangerous curve
tomar la curva
take the curve
Similar words
esquina: Forms the corner where two streets or paths meet at an angle.
giro: Involves a turning movement that changes a vehicle's or person's direction.
recodo: Creates a sharp bend where the road abruptly changes direction.
vuelta: Represents a short bend or small change of direction on a road or path.
Definition in Spanish
Tramo de camino o calle donde la trayectoria no es recta sino que gira formando una curvatura.
Word origin
From Latin curvus 'bent' and the related verb curvare, curva retained the sense of a curved segment and commonly denotes a road section that changes direction.
Usage tips
- Road signs and warnings commonly use 'curva' in set phrases such as 'curva peligrosa' and 'carretera de curvas', which helps recognition while driving.