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"Belt" in Spanish: cinturón

el cinturón

Say it: seen-too-ROHNmasculine · el cinturónnoun/sin.tuˈɾon/

A belt is el cinturón. It is masculine. Write the accent: cinturón. Tighten your cinturón one hole if pants feel loose.

Getting dressed

¿Dónde está mi cinturón negro?
Where is my black belt?
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How to pronounce cinturón

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seen-too-ROHN

/sin.tuˈɾon/

seen-too-ROHN. Stress ROHN. Soft final n.

"Belt" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
el cinturónbelt

A clothing belt.

abrocharse el cinturónto fasten the belt

Pants or seat-belt context.

un cinturón de cueroa leather belt

Material talk.

aflojar el cinturónto loosen the belt

After a big meal.

How to use cinturón in real life

  1. 1Getting dressed

    ¿Dónde está mi cinturón negro?

    Where is my black belt?

    Look for your cinturón before leaving.

  2. 2In a store

    Necesito un cinturón más largo.

    I need a longer belt.

    Ask for cinturón length.

  3. 3After lunch

    Afloja un poco el cinturón.

    Loosen the belt a little.

    Aflojar el cinturón after eating.

Mistakes English speakers make with cinturón

Incorrect: La cinturón es café.

Correct: El cinturón es café.

Cinturón is masculine. Say el cinturón.

Incorrect: Olvidé mi belt.

Correct: Olvidé mi cinturón.

Use cinturón, not English belt.

Good to know

Cinturón needs the written accent on ó. The same word also appears in seat-belt talk: cinturón de seguridad.

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Finishing an outfit

  1. ChatPal

    Te falta el cinturón.

    You're missing the belt.

  2. You

    Tienes razón. Busco el cinturón café.

    You're right. I'm looking for the brown belt.

  3. ChatPal

    Está sobre la silla.

    It's on the chair.

  4. You

    Perfecto. Ya me lo pongo.

    Perfect. I'll put it on now.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Belt" in Spanish

Is cinturón masculine or feminine?

Masculine: el cinturón, un cinturón negro.

Does cinturón need an accent?

Yes. Write cinturón with ó.

How do you pronounce cinturón?

seen-too-ROHN. Stress ROHN.

How do I say fasten the belt?

Abrocharse el cinturón.

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