la
feminine
/ˈkuɾβa/
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Translation
curve, bend
Word origin
From Latin curvus ('bent, curved'), which also gives English 'curve' and 'curvature'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- curvus
- English cognates
- curve, curvature
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralcurvas
Examples
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The car took the bend too fast.
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Be careful with the bend in the river!
muchas .
The road has many dangerous curves.
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After the bend you will see the village.
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She drew a gentle curve on the paper.
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