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curva

[KUR-vuh]
nounfemininepl: curvas
curve
1. A line or surface that gradually deviates from being straight
The road has a sharp curve ahead.
A estrada tem uma curva fechada adiante.
2. A bend or turn in a path or road
She took the curve too fast and skidded.
Ela fez a curva muito rápido e derrapou.
3. A graphical representation of data showing a trend or relationship
The sales curve shows growth over time.
A curva de vendas mostra crescimento ao longo do tempo.
4. The shape of a woman's body, especially hips and waist (informal)
She has beautiful curves.
Ela tem curvas bonitas.
Synonyms
arcovoltameandroflexão
Antonyms
retalinha reta

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curva
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
curva
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
curva
No significant regional variation
Portugal
curva
Identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

dar a volta (to take a curve/turn around)
estar na curva (to be on the curve/in the trend)
pegar uma curva (to take a turn)
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