To wrap tightly around something
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cinch
to pull tight
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-ir
verb suffix
Ceñir means to fit tightly and is related to the English word cinch0, like cinching a belt tight around your waist.
ceñir
to fit tightly, to hug, to cling to (clothing)
When clothing fits tightly around the body.
Ese vestido le ciñe muy bien la cinturaThat dress fits tightly around her waist
Los pantalones nuevos me ciñen las piernasThe new pants cling to my legs
to surround, to encircle
To surround something on all sides, fitting tightly around it.
Unas montañas altas ciñen el valleTall mountains surround the valley
Una muralla antigua ciñe el centro de la ciudadAn old wall encircles the city center
ceñirse
to stick to, to keep to
When you stay within a limit, topic or plan without straying. You fit yourself tightly inside it so nothing spills over.
Por favor, cíñete al tema de la reuniónPlease stick to the topic of the meeting
Este mes tenemos que ceñirnos al presupuestoThis month we have to keep to the budget
to put on
When you put something on by fastening it tightly around your body.
La reina se ciñó la corona ante el puebloThe queen put on the crown before the people
El cocinero se ciñó el delantal y empezó a trabajarThe cook put on his apron and started working