smooth turns
[/smuːð tɜːrnz/]
noun phrase
curvas suaves
1. turns or curves executed with gradual, fluid motion without abrupt changes in direction or speed
The driver made smooth turns around the mountain road.
O motorista fez curvas suaves na estrada de montanha.
2. in sports or movement, changes of direction that are controlled and graceful
The figure skater performed smooth turns during her routine.
A patinadora artística executou curvas suaves durante sua apresentação.
3. transitions between movements or positions that flow naturally without jerking or hesitation
The dancer's smooth turns impressed the audience.
As curvas suaves da dançarina impressionaram o público.
The phrase 'smooth turns' is valued in both Brazilian and American driving culture, particularly in motorsports and defensive driving instruction. In Brazilian Portuguese, it reflects the cultural emphasis on graceful, controlled movement (influencing by samba and capoeira traditions). The concept is important in professional driving schools across both countries.
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