curve (kerv)

noun
/kɜːv/
curva (curva)

Meaning

a smooth, continuous line that bends without angles
a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path
Traducción del significado
una línea suave y continua que se dobla sin ángulos
una linea suave y continua que se dobla sin angulos

Oraciones de ejemplo

The road curved sharply to the left.

La carretera giró bruscamente a la izquierda.
La carretera giro bruscamente a la izquierda.

The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road.

El conductor redujo la velocidad al acercarse a la curva pronunciada en la carretera de montaña.
El conductor redujo la velocidad al acercarse a la curva pronunciada en la carretera de montaña.

Expresiones de ejemplo

ahead of the curve
por delante de la curva
por delante de la curva

Synonyms

bend, arc, twist, turn, loop, bow
Entrada 1
bend, arc, twist, turn, loop
Entrada 2
bend, arc, bow, turn

Antonyms

straight, line, flatness, straight line, angle, straightness
Entrada 1
straight, line, flatness
Entrada 2
straight line, angle, straightness

Colocaciones

sharp curve, gentle curve, curve line, curve ahead, curve in the road
Entrada 1
sharp curve, gentle curve, curve line, curve ahead
Entrada 2
sharp curve, gentle curve, curve in the road

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