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"Belt" in Portuguese: cinto
o cinto
Belt in Portuguese is o cinto. Say apertar o cinto for tighten the belt. Cinto de segurança is a seat belt.
Getting dressed
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How to pronounce cinto
Say it
SEEN-too
/ˈsin.tu/
SEEN-too
"Belt" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o cinto | the belt Default noun. | Default noun. |
| cinto de couro | leather belt Material. | Material. |
| apertar o cinto | tighten the belt Action / idiom. | Action / idiom. |
| cinto de segurança | seat belt Car. | Car. |
How to use cinto in real life
- 1Getting dressed
Esqueci o cinto em cima da cama.
I forgot the belt on the bed.
Clothes.
- 2Store fit
Esse cinto de couro combina com a calça.
This leather belt matches the pants.
Style.
- 3Car reminder
Coloca o cinto de segurança agora.
Put on the seat belt now.
Safety.
Mistakes English speakers make with cinto
Incorrect: Preciso de um belt novo.
Correct: Preciso de um cinto novo.
Use cinto, not English belt.
Incorrect: A cinto é preto.
Correct: O cinto é preto.
Cinto is masculine: o cinto.
Good to know
Cinto is clothing; cinto de segurança is required in Brazilian cars. Apertar o cinto also means tighten spending. Don’t confuse with cintura (waist).
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before leaving the house
ChatPal
Você pegou o cinto?
Did you grab the belt?
You
Peguei. O cinto está na calça.
I did. The belt is on the pants.
ChatPal
Bom. No carro, cinto de segurança.
Good. In the car, seat belt.
You
Já vou colocar.
I’ll put it on.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Belt" in Portuguese
Gender?
Masculine: o cinto.
Leather belt?
Cinto de couro.
Seat belt?
Cinto de segurança.
Tighten the belt?
Apertar o cinto.
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