The narrow middle part of the body
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cinch
to tighten around the middle
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-ura
noun suffix
Cintura means waist and is related to the English word cinch0, since the waist is where you cinch a belt.
cintura
waist
The narrow middle part of someone's torso, between the ribs and the hips.
Le pasó el brazo por la cintura mientras bailabanHe put his arm around her waist while they danced
El vestido le ceñía perfectamente la cinturaThe dress fit perfectly around her waist
waist, waistband (clothing)
The part of a garment that corresponds to the waist, where a belt or waistband would be.
La cintura del pantalón me queda un poco apretadaThe waistband of the pants is a bit tight on me