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curved path

[KUR-vd paeth]
nounpl: curved paths
caminho curvo
1. A route or trajectory that follows a curved or non-straight line
The curved path of the river winds through the valley.
O caminho curvo do rio serpenteia pelo vale.
2. In physics or mathematics, a trajectory that deviates from a straight line
The curved path of the projectile follows a parabolic arc.
O caminho curvo do projétil segue um arco parabólico.
3. A walking or travel route that bends or curves
She followed the curved path through the garden.
Ela seguiu o caminho curvo pelo jardim.
Synonyms
arctrajectorywinding pathbending routecurving trail
Antonyms
straight pathdirect routelinear path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho curvo
standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
caminho curvo
common usage in urban and rural areas
Rio de Janeiro
caminho curvo
standard regional usage
Portugal
caminho curvo
European Portuguese equivalent, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the winding road
take the scenic route
bend in the road
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