Meaning
bent, stooped, curved
- Bent or stooped, especially referring to a person's posture or back.
- Curved or rounded in shape; not straight.
In a sentence
L'anziano camminava a passo lento, con la schiena curva per gli anni.
The elderly man walked at a slow pace, with his back stooped with age.
Passa troppe ore curvo davanti allo schermo del computer.
He spends too many hours hunched over in front of the computer screen.
Non rimanere curvo sulla sedia mentre studi.
Don't sit slouched in the chair while you study.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| curvo | masculine · singular |
| curva | feminine · singular |
| curvi | masculine · plural |
| curve | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used with 'schiena' (stooped back) or to describe someone bowed by age or heavy labor.