curvatura
fem.noun
1. curvature
geometry and physics
Common combinations
- curvatura de la Tierra — curvature of the Earth
- curvatura de una superficie — curvature of a surface
- radio de curvatura — radius of curvature
- La curvatura de la Tierra afecta al horizonte.The curvature of the Earth affects the horizon.
- El espejo tiene una curvatura muy suave.The mirror has a very gentle curvature.
- El arquitecto calculó la curvatura del arco.The architect calculated the curvature of the arch.
2. curve, curved shape
shape of a body or object
Common combinations
- curvatura de la columna — curvature of the spine
- curvatura de la espalda — curve of the back
- curvatura de la carretera — curve of the road
- El médico observó la curvatura de la columna.The doctor examined the curvature of the spine.
- La curvatura de la carretera dificulta la visión.The curve of the road makes it difficult to see.
- Esta silla sigue la curvatura de la espalda.This chair follows the curve of the back.