Spanish Conversation · Level 157
30 words
Spanish word
curvo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkuɾβo/
Meaning
- adjectivecurved
Example
La carretera es curva.
The road is curved.
More examples
Dibuja una línea curva en la hoja.
Draw a curved line on the paper.
Core concept
A bent line segment forming an arc.
Common phrases
carretera curva
curved road
línea curva
curved line
puente curvo
curved bridge
Similar words
curvado: Forms an even, well-defined arc as if shaped into a curve.
ondulado: Alternates in gentle wave-like ups and downs along its length.
torcido: Turns or kinks in uneven, irregular ways, producing a distorted shape.
Definition in Spanish
Indica que algo se desvía de la línea recta y presenta una o varias curvaturas.
Word origin
Derived from Latin curvus 'bent', Spanish curvo preserves the sense of something that departs from a straight line.
Usage tips
- English 'curvy' often describes a shapely person, but Spanish speakers more often say con curvas or curvilíneo rather than curvo for bodies.