bend

• Sustantivo que denota una curva, giro o ángulo, especialmente en una carretera, tubería u otro objeto lineal.

A noun referring to a curve, turn, or angle, especially in a road, pipe, or other linear object.

1. A2formal

   A curve or turn in a road, river, pipe, or other linear object.

   Curva o recodo

   • The car skidded around the sharp bend in the road.
   • The river makes a wide bend to the east.
   • Watch out for the bend ahead on the highway.

   Sinónimosanglearccornercrookcurveturntwistwinding

2. Physical inclinationB1formal

   The act of bending or the state of being bent.

   Flexión/curvatura (acción o estado de doblarse)

   • The bend in the pipe caused a blockage.
   • He made a slight bend in the wire.
   • The tree's bend was caused by strong winds.

   Sinónimosanglearcbowcrookcurvaturecurvedeflectionflexureincurvationturn

   Antónimoserectionstraightness

3. Bend in the bodyB1formal

   A curved part of the body, like the elbow or knee.

   Curva del cuerpo

   • She felt pain in the bend of her elbow.
   • The bend of his knee was injured during the game.
   • He rested his head on the bend of his arm.

   Sinónimoscrookcurveflexure

• Verbo que denota la acción de curvar, doblar o cambiar la dirección o forma de algo, o inclinarse.

A verb used to indicate the act of curving, flexing, or changing direction or shape.

verbo irregular

1. Change shape by forceA2formal

   To make something curved or angled by applying force.

   doblar

   • Bend the wire into a circle.
   • She bent the paper to fit it in the envelope.
   • He bent the metal bar with his hands.

   Sinónimosanglearchbowbucklecontortcrookcurveflextwistwarp

   Antónimosflattenstraightenunbend

2. Bend bodyA1formal

   To move your body forward or downward from the waist.

   Inclinarse

   • Bend down to pick up the coin.
   • She bent over to tie her shoelaces.
   • Bend your knees when lifting heavy objects.

   Sinónimosbowcrouchstoop

   Antónimosextendrisestraightenupright

3. Change directionB1formal

   To turn or deviate from a straight path.

   Torcer o desviarse

   • The road bends sharply to the left.
   • The river bends around the mountain.
   • He bent his path to avoid the traffic.

   Sinónimosarccurvedeviateswerveturntwistveerwind

   Antónimosstraighten

4. Yield or submitB2formal

   To give in or adapt under pressure.

   Ceder o someterse

   • He refused to bend to their demands.
   • The rules can bend in special circumstances.
   • She bent to the will of the majority.

   Sinónimosaccedebowcapitulatecomplyconcededefergive inrelentsubmityield

   Antónimosdefyopposeresistwithstand