No. 2,831 in Catalan
corba
"Corba" means "curve" in English.
In a sentence
La corba del camí és molt pronunciada.
The curve of the road is very steep.
Here, 'corba' is used to refer to a physical curve or bend in the road.
La corba de la gràfica mostra un augment constant.
The graph's curve shows a constant increase.
In this context, 'corba' is used to describe the shape of a graphical representation, indicating data trends or changes.
Ella té una bonica corba en el seu somriure.
She has a beautiful curve in her smile.
Here, 'corba' metaphorically describes the gentle curve in someone's smile, adding a poetic nuance to the word.
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