corvo
raven · crow
The Spanish word "corvo" is an adjective with the following meanings and details:
Meaning:
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Curved or bent: "Corvo" describes something that is not straight but has a curve or bend. For example, a curved stick, blade, or path.
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(Less common) By extension, it can refer to something crooked or bowed.
Parts:
- Root: "corv-," which comes from Latin "curvus," meaning curved.
- The ending "-o" is a typical adjective ending in Spanish for masculine singular.
Synonyms:
- Curvo
- Encorvado (when referring to a bent figure or posture)
- Torcido
- Deformado
Antonyms:
- Recto (straight)
- Derecho (right/straight)
Usage:
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El árbol tiene un tronco corvo.
(The tree has a curved trunk.) -
El camino se vuelve corvo al final.
(The road becomes curved at the end.)
In summary, "corvo" mainly means curved or bent and is used to describe objects or shapes that deviate from being straight.
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Examples
El corvo voló sobre el campo.Word type unavailable
The raven flew over the field.
Los corvos construyeron sus nidos en los árboles altos.Word type unavailable
The crows built their nests in the tall trees.
Escuchamos el graznido de un corvo al amanecer cerca del río.Word type unavailable
We heard the caw of a raven at dawn near the river.
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