curvo

Curvo is an adjective used in several Romance languages to describe something that is not straight but bent, arched, or having a curved form. It is common in Spanish and Portuguese, where the masculine form is curvo and the feminine curva; in Italian, curvo also means curved, with curva as the feminine noun. The term derives from the Latin curvus, meaning bent or curved, and is related to the English word curve and the concept of curvature.

In everyday usage, curvo describes shapes, lines, or surfaces that depart from straightness. In Spanish and Portuguese, curvo characterizes a curved object, while curva refers to a curve itself. In Italian, similar distinctions exist between curvo (adjective) and curva (noun). The word is widely applied in design, architecture, geography, and engineering to denote non-linear forms.

In mathematics and related disciplines, curvature is a formal concept that measures how rapidly a curve deviates from a straight line. The noun curva or curvatura appears in several languages to denote a curve or the property of being curved. The term familial forms reflect the broader idea of bending and contour in geometry, physics, and computer graphics.

As a toponym or surname, Curvo may appear in some regions, though specific notable instances vary by country. In such cases, the word functions as a proper noun rather than a descriptor of form.

See also: Curve, Curvature, Curved line, Curvatura (disambiguation).