Curvas (en. Curves)

/ˈkuɾβas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Paths or lines in a non-straight form.
The curves of the road make driving difficult.
Las curvas del camino dificultan la conducción.
Variations in the shape of an object.
The sculpture has elegant curves.
La escultura tiene curvas elegantes.

Etymology

From the Latin 'curva', meaning 'bent' or 'twisted'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gentle curves
Describing lines or paths that are slightly wavy and not abrupt.
curvas suaves
take the curves
The act of driving on a road with many curves.
tomar las curvas
dangerous curves
Referring to sections of road with sharp turns that can be risky.
curvas peligrosas

Related Words

curvature
Degree of bending of a line or surface.
curvatura
to curve
To make something take on a curved shape.
curvar
curved
Having the shape of a curve.
curvo

Slang Meanings

Attractive body with pronounced curves.
That girl has curves that kill.
Esa chica tiene unas curvas que matan.
Sensual style or appearance.
That clothing accentuates her curves.
Esa ropa resalta sus curvas.