verb
combar
warp
Doblar algo hasta que deje de estar recto y forme una curva.
The word "combar" is a Spanish verb with the following meaning:
Meaning
Combar means to bend or to warp, usually referring to objects like beams, wooden boards, or metal pieces that curve or deform, typically due to stress, pressure, or imperfect support.
Parts / Usage
- Combar is a regular verb of the first conjugation (-ar verbs).
- It’s often used in contexts related to construction, carpentry, or manufacturing where materials can bend or deform.
Example:
- El tablón se ha combado por la humedad.
(The board has warped due to humidity.)
Synonyms
- Doblar (to bend)
- Curvear (less common; to curve)
- Torcer (to twist or bend)
Antonyms
- Enderezar (to straighten)
- Alisar (to smooth out or straighten)
Additional notes:
- The verb combarse can also be used reflexively to indicate that something bends or warps by itself.
Example:
- El metal se combó con el calor.
(The metal warped with heat.)
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Examples
El carpintero revisó las tablas porque algunas se habían combado con la humedad.verb
The carpenter inspected the boards because some had warped with the humidity.
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