bend

Middle English benden, from Old English bindan.

NOUN (1)

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curvatura literal / ángulo literal / doblez / concept sentence untranslatable (The noun 'bend' can refer to a specific bend in a physical context, which may not have a single word equivalent in Spanish in certain contexts.)

Synonyms curvature formal , angle

Antonyms straight

A curve or angle in something that was previously straight, or a turn in a path, road, or river. This noun often refers to a specific point of curvature or an angled section, which in some contexts might not have a single direct equivalent in Spanish, requiring a more descriptive phrase.

plural
bends

There's a sharp bend in the road just after the bridge. — This indicates a sudden turn.
She noticed a slight bend in the metal rod after it fell. — This refers to a minor deformation or curve.

VERB (1)

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doblar literal / curvar / deformar / concept sentence untranslatable (The verb 'bend' can involve various nuances of bending that may not translate directly in all contexts.)

Synonyms curve , deform

Antonyms straighten

To force something that is straight into a curve or angle, or to cause something to change its shape or direction. It can also mean to move your body into a curved or angled position. The verb 'bend' can have various nuanced meanings depending on the context, which might require different Spanish translations to capture the exact action.

irregular verb

past	present_participle
bent	bending

Can you bend this wire into a hook shape? — This means to manually shape a straight object into a curve.
He had to bend down to pick up the dropped coin. — This describes changing one's body posture by stooping.
The strong wind caused the trees to bend almost to the ground. — This illustrates a natural force causing a flexible object to curve.