Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cinturón | /θintuˈɾon/ /sintuˈɾon/ |
masculine |
| cincho | /ˈθint͡ʃo/ /ˈsint͡ʃo/ |
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, masculine |
| cinto | /ˈθinto/ /ˈsinto/ |
Cuba, masculine |
| correa | /koˈrea/ | Colombia, Panama, Venezuela, feminine |
| faja | /ˈfaxa/ | Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Southeastern, feminine |
| chumbe | /t͡ʃumbe/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| ceñidor | /θeɲiˈdoɾ/ /seɲiˈdoɾ/ |
masculine |
| ceñidero | /θeɲideɾo/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /seɲideɾo/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine, uncommon |
The term refers to a band worn around the waist.
What does it mean word for word?
The word cinturón is derived from the verb ceñir, which means to gird or to surround the waist.
Which one should you use?
While correa is used for a belt in some regions, it also commonly refers to a strap or a leash in many other Spanish-speaking areas. Faja can specifically refer to a belt or a wide sash.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Several regional variations exist: cincho is common in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. cinto is used in Cuba and is also common in parts of Colombia and Venezuela. correa is frequently used in Colombia, Panama and Venezuela. faja is used in Costa Rica, Mexico and Nicaragua. chumbe is another masculine form available. ceñidor and the uncommon ceñidero are also forms of the word.
How does it change in a sentence?
cinturón is a masculine noun and requires the masculine article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/θintuˈɾon/
Did you know?
- The word cinturón is formed by adding the augmentative suffix -ón to cintura, the word for 'waist'.
- In a religious context, a belt worn by priests is called a cíngulo, which is a separate borrowing from Latin than the common cinto.
- The verb ceñir, which is related to these nouns, can also be used metaphorically in literature to mean 'to encompass' or 'to surround' an idea or area.
Examples in context
- Necesito un nuevo cinturón.I need a new belt.This sentence is useful for expressing the need to purchase a new cinturón.Tatoeba #10095004 by manufrutos, translation #10094774 by ddnktr
- Abróchale el cinturón al niño.Buckle the child's belt.This sentence is useful for practicing the action of buckling a cinturón.Tatoeba #2255595 by hayastan, translation #2255594 by _undertoad
- Tengo que ajustarme el cinturón.I have to tighten my belt.This sentence is useful for describing the action of tightening a cinturón.Tatoeba #1357468 by marcelostockle, translation #271764 by CK
- Por favor, asegúrese de llevar su cinturón de seguridad en todo momento.Please make sure to wear your seatbelt at all times.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are getting ready to leave the house.
- Lucía¿Dónde está mi cinturón?Where is my belt?
- AlejandroEstá sobre la mesa, Lucía.It is on the table, Lucía.
- LucíaGracias, es de color café.Thanks, it is brown.
- AlejandroEse cinturón te queda muy bien.That belt looks very good on you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “belt” translations and entries cinturón, cincho, cinto, correa, faja, ceñidor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cincho, cinto, cinturón, correa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
