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    Curva (en. Curve)

    /ˈkur.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Non-linear trajectory.
    The road has several dangerous curves.
    La carretera tiene varias curvas peligrosas.
    A drawing that shows a relationship between two variables.
    The population growth curve is upward.
    La curva de crecimiento de la población es ascendente.
    In geometry, a figure obtained by joining points that satisfy a specific property.
    The curve described by the equation is a parabola.
    La curva descrita por la ecuación es una parábola.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'curva', which means bent.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dangerous curve
    Refers to a curve on the road that can be difficult to navigate.
    curva peligrosa
    learning curve
    The process of acquiring new skills or knowledge.
    curva de aprendizaje
    make a curve
    Change direction to one side on a trajectory.
    hacer una curva

    Related Words

    bent
    That has a curved shape.
    curvado
    curvilinear
    That has a curved line shape.
    curvilíneo
    curvilinear (feminine)
    Feminine form of curvilinear, with characteristics of a curve.
    curvilínea

    Slang Meanings

    Women's curves
    That girl has spectacular curves.
    Esa chica tiene unas curvas espectaculares.
    To be in a curve
    I'm feeling out of it because I'm tired.
    Ando en curva porque me siento cansado.
    Dangerous curves
    At the party, the dangerous curves were the topic of conversation.
    En la fiesta, las curvas peligrosas fueron el tema de conversación.