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bend in Portuguese

bend in Portuguese is curva, banda, curvar-se — bend means to force something into a curved or angled shape.

bend in Portuguese

curva
noun
A curve.
banda
noun
(heraldiccharge) One of the honourable ordinaries formed by two diagonal lines drawn from the dexter chief to the sinister base; it generally occupies a fifth part of the shield if uncharged, but if charged one third.
curvar-se
verb
(intransitive) To become curved.
dobrar-se
verb
(intransitive) To become curved.
virar
verb
(transitive) To cause to change direction.
curvar
verb
(transitive) To cause to change direction.
obrigar
verb
(transitive) To force to submit.
curvar
verb
(transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
dobrar
verb
(transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
curvar-se
verb
(transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
dobrar-se
verb
(transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
obrigar
verb
(transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.

What does "bend" mean?

  1. verb To force something into a curved or angled shape.
    "He bent the wire into a hook."
  2. verb To curve or change direction.
    "The road bends sharply just past the bridge."
  3. verb To lean or stoop the body.
    "She bent down to tie her shoelace."
  4. verb To adapt rules or facts to suit a purpose.
    "He bent the rules to let her in early."

bend in a sentence

  • He bent the wire into a hook.
  • The road bends sharply just past the bridge.
  • She bent down to tie her shoelace.
  • He bent the rules to let her in early.

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Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "bend" in Portuguese?

"bend" in Portuguese is curva, banda, curvar-se. bend means: To force something into a curved or angled shape.

How do you use "bend" in a sentence?

Example: "He bent the wire into a hook." In Portuguese, "bend" is curva, banda, curvar-se.

Are there other ways to say "bend" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 8 translations listed for "bend": curva, banda, curvar-se, dobrar-se, virar, curvar.

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