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Curve
01
curva
a line or shape that is not straight and bends gradually
Ejemplos
In math class, they studied the properties of different types of curves.
En la clase de matemáticas, estudiaron las propiedades de diferentes tipos de curvas.
02
a bent section of a road, river, railway track, or similar path
03
curva
a line on a graph or chart representing a set of data
04
curva, bola curva
(baseball) a type of pitch that bends or curves as it approaches the batter
Ejemplos
Her curve dropped sharply, making it hard to hit.
Su curva cayó bruscamente, lo que hizo difícil golpearla.
05
the quality or degree of bending or curvature in a line, surface, or shape
06
curva, formas
a natural, smooth bend or shape, typically referring to the contours of a person's waist, hips, or other body parts
Ejemplos
She felt confident in clothes that highlighted her curves.
Se sentía segura con ropa que resaltaba sus curvas.
to curve
01
curvar
to shape something into a bent or arched form
Transitive: to curve sth
Ejemplos
The tailor carefully curved the seams to fit the contours of the body.
El sastre curvó cuidadosamente las costuras para adaptarse a los contornos del cuerpo.
02
curvar, torcer
to cause something to deviate or swerve from its original straight course
Transitive: to curve a moving object
Ejemplos
He adjusted the steering wheel, curving the car smoothly around the sharp bend in the road.
Ajustó el volante, curvando el coche suavemente alrededor de la curva cerrada en la carretera.
03
hacer una curva
to have turns, changes and deviations from a straight line
Intransitive: to curve
Ejemplos
The path curves through the park, winding past towering trees and vibrant flower beds.
El sendero serpentea por el parque, zigzagueando junto a árboles imponentes y coloridos parterres de flores.
04
rechazar, dar calabazas
to reject or turn down someone's romantic or flirtatious advance
SlangEjemplos
Do n't take it personally if someone curves you.
No lo tomes como algo personal si alguien te rechaza.
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