nounfemininepl: curvas (already plural); singular: curva
curves
1. A line or surface that gradually deviates from being straight
The road has several sharp curves ahead.
A estrada tem várias curvas acentuadas à frente.
2. A bend or turn in a path, road, or river
We drove through the mountain curves carefully.
Dirigimos pelas curvas da montanha com cuidado.
3. The shape or contours of a woman's body, especially hips and breasts
She has beautiful curves.
Ela tem curvas bonitas.
4. In mathematics, a geometric figure defined by a mathematical equation
The bell curve represents a normal distribution.
A curva de sino representa uma distribuição normal.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'curvas' is commonly used in both formal contexts (mathematics, engineering, road descriptions) and informal/casual contexts (body shape compliments). The term has become increasingly positive in modern Brazilian culture, associated with body positivity and beauty diversity. It's used without the same level of objectification sensitivity that might exist in some English-speaking contexts, though this is evolving with changing social attitudes.
NYC Slang
curves (used similarly to refer to body shape; sometimes 'that girl's got curves')
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