The Spanish adjective 'pando' meaning 'curved' or 'bent' comes directly from the Latin word 'pandus', which had the same meaning. This is a straightforward inheritance where both the form and meaning have remained remarkably stable from Latin to modern Spanish.

While 'pando' itself is not extremely common in modern Spanish, you might encounter it in descriptions of curved or bent objects. There aren't many simpler or more common Spanish words that are directly related to 'pando', as this word has remained relatively isolated in its development from Latin.

While English doesn't have any common words directly inherited from Latin 'pandus', you might recognize this root in some technical terms. For example, the scientific name of the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is thought by some to be related to this root, referring to the curved or bent appearance of the animal's legs, though this etymology is debated.