Spanish Conversation · Level 119
60 words
Spanish word
curvar
Pronunciation
IPA/kuɾˈβaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcurve
Example
La carretera se curva antes del puente.
The road curves before the bridge.
More examples
La bici se curva bruscamente en la bajada.
The bike curves sharply downhill.
Core concept
A line gently changing direction to form an arc.
Common phrases
se curva bruscamente
curves sharply
se curva ligeramente
curves slightly
Similar words
doblar: Turns at a corner or junction to follow a different road.
girar: Rotates or pivots in place, changing orientation around an axis.
Definition in Spanish
Hacerse o hacer que algo forme una curva o presente una curvatura, usado para líneas, superficies o cuerpos que cambian suavemente de dirección.
Word origin
Via Latin curvare 'to bend' (from curvus 'bent'), curvar is the regular Spanish -ar verb for producing or becoming curved.
Usage tips
- In descriptions of geometry or topography, curvar is natural, while doblar and girar are more common for people changing direction.