cintura
/t͡ʃinˈtu.ra/feminine
The Italian word for belt is cintura. If unsure, use cintura. Wiktionary also lists cintola and cinghia.
Meaning: band worn around the waist (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cintura | /t͡ʃinˈtu.ra/ | feminine |
| cintola | /ˈt͡ʃin.to.la/ | feminine |
| cinghia | /ˈt͡ʃin.ɡja/ | feminine |
The word refers to a band worn around the waist or a seat belt. To express the action of fastening a belt, you can use the verb allacciare or use the verb cingere to mean surround.
Which one should you use?
cintura is the standard word used for a clothing belt or a seat belt. In contrast, cinghia refers to a heavy-duty or functional strap, such as a luggage strap, a fan belt in a car or a weightlifting belt. cintola is a more poetic or archaic term, often found in historical contexts or used to refer to a sash.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
All three forms, cintura, cintola and cinghia, are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
{'ipa': '/tʃinˈtu.ra/', 'syllables': 3, 'stressed_syllable': '2 of 3'}
Did you know?
- The word cintura is also used to describe the 'belt' of a city, referring to its ring road or the surrounding belt of greenery.
- The verb cingere can mean to surround or encircle someone with a hug, moving far beyond the physical act of wearing a belt.
- The Italian cinghia is a descendant of the Latin plural cingula, meaning 'belts'.
Examples in context
- Dammi la tua cintura.Give me your belt.This sentence shows how to ask for someone's cintura.Tatoeba #3981682 by Guybrush88, translation #3151448 by CK
- Tom si allacciò la cintura.Tom fastened his seat belt.This sentence demonstrates using cintura in the context of fastening a seat belt.Tatoeba #3781117 by Guybrush88, translation #1868333 by CK
- Mi serve una cintura nuova.I need a new belt.This sentence shows how to express a need for a new cintura.Tatoeba #10145482 by Guybrush88, translation #10094774 by ddnktr
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Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are getting ready to go out.
- SofiaAlessandro, sai dove sia la mia cintura?Alessandro, do you know where my belt is?
- AlessandroCredo sia sul tavolo, Sofia.I think it is on the table, Sofia.
- SofiaNo, non è qui.No, it is not here.
- AlessandroGuarda, l'ho trovata sotto la sedia!Look, I found it under the chair!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “belt” translations and entries cintura, cintola, cinghia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cinghia, cintola, cintura, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
