arched

[/ɑːrtʃt/]

adjective

arqueado

1. Curved or bent in the shape of an arch

The cat had an arched back.

O gato tinha as costas arqueadas.

2. Formed with a curved structure; having an arch

The bridge features an arched design.

A ponte apresenta um design arqueado.

3. Raised or lifted upward in a curve

She raised her arched eyebrows in surprise.

Ela levantou suas sobrancelhas arqueadas em surpresa.

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General Brazilian

arqueado

Standard term used across Brazil

São Paulo

arqueado

Commonly used in urban contexts

Portugal

arqueado

Standard European Portuguese usage

arched eyebrows - expression of surprise or skepticism

arched back - defensive posture or stretching movement

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