What does "arquear" mean in English?

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Spanish

arquear

English

to arch

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Alternative translations of "arquear"

to bend
to curve
to bow

Examples of how to use "arquear" in Spanish

Spanish
Arqueó las cejas con sorpresa.
English
He raised his eyebrows in surprise.
Spanish
Él arquea la espalda al levantar.
English
He arches his back when he lifts.
Spanish
Ayer arqueé la ceja por sorpresa.
English
Yesterday I raised my eyebrow in surprise.
Spanish
De niño arqueaba la rama del jardín.
English
As a child, I used to bend the garden branch.
Spanish
Quiero que arquees la ceja ahora.
English
I want you to raise your eyebrow now.

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