Recodo (en. Bend)

/reˈkoðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Part of a path that deviates forming a curve.

The river bend is a picturesque place.

El recodo del río es un lugar pintoresco.

Angle or turn that is formed in an object or on a route.

We had to take a turn on the trail to continue.

Tuvimos que dar un recodo en el sendero para poder continuar.

Deviation or change of direction in a journey.

We took a turn on the highway to avoid traffic.

Tomamos un recodo en la carretera para evitar el tráfico.

From Latin 'recedere', which means 'to retreat'.

to take a turn

To make a change of direction or to deviate from a path.

dar un recodo

river bend

In the geographical context, it refers to a meander or curve of the river.

recodo del río

at a bend in the road

Referring to a specific place where the path changes direction.

en un recodo del camino

curvature

Property of being curved.

curvatura

turn

Maneuver in which one changes direction.

vuelta

diversion

Change in the direction of a path.

desvío

Sharp turn at the party.

That party had a good turn, everyone had fun.

Esa fiesta tuvo un buen recodo, todos se divirtieron.

Divergence in the conversation.

You were talking about one thing and suddenly you took a turn.

Estabas hablando de una cosa y de repente tomaste un recodo.