curly

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkɜːli/ AmE /ˈkɜːrli/

adjective en → es

1 HAIR [adjective] A2

having hair that is not straight but forms small circles or rings

rizado, ondulado

  • curly hair

Collocations curly hair · curly locks

  • She has very curly hair.

    Ella tiene el cabello muy rizado.

2 SHAPE [adjective] B1

having a shape that is not straight but forms small circles or rings

en espiral, enroscado

  • curly pattern

Collocations curly shape · curly design

  • The rope was curly and twisted.

    La cuerda estaba enroscada y retorcida.