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cinturón

seen-too-ROHNθintuˈɾon

belt

Also: sash
NounmA1
A simple illustration of a brown leather belt with a silver metal buckle, lying flat and unrolled.

📝 In Action

Perdí peso y ahora necesito apretar mi cinturón.

A1

I lost weight and now I need to tighten my belt.

Compré un cinturón de cuero negro que combina con mis zapatos.

A2

I bought a black leather belt that matches my shoes.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cinto (belt (common in some regions))

Common Collocations

  • abrochar el cinturón – to buckle the belt
  • cinturón de cuero – leather belt

Idioms & Expressions

  • apretarse el cinturón – to tighten one's belt (to save money/live frugally)

seatbelt

Also: safety harness
NounmA2
An illustration of a gray seat in a vehicle with a black safety strap fastened across it.

📝 In Action

Por favor, póngase el cinturón de seguridad antes de que el avión despegue.

A2

Please, put on your seatbelt before the plane takes off.

Si no llevas puesto el cinturón, te pueden poner una multa.

B1

If you are not wearing your seatbelt, they can give you a fine.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • arnés (harness)

Common Collocations

  • cinturón de seguridad – seatbelt/safety belt
  • abrocharse el cinturón – to buckle up

belt (martial arts ranking)

NounmB1
A simple illustration of a black martial arts belt, neatly tied in the traditional knot.

📝 In Action

El maestro usaba un cinturón negro con una raya roja.

B1

The master wore a black belt with a red stripe.

Para conseguir el cinturón azul, tienes que dominar esa técnica.

B2

To get the blue belt, you have to master that technique.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • cinturón negro – black belt
  • cinturón blanco – white belt

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "cinturón" in Spanish:

safety harness→seatbelt→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: cinturón

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'cinturón' in the context of safety?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
cinta(ribbon, tape) — Noun
ceñir(to tighten, to gird) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
corazónrazón
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin term 'cinctura' (meaning a girdle or belt), combined with the common Spanish augmentative suffix '-ón', suggesting a large band or strap.

First recorded: Around the 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: cinturãoItalian: cintura

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'cinturón' always masculine?

Yes, 'cinturón' is always a masculine noun, even though it refers to an object. Use 'el cinturón' or 'un cinturón'.

How do I specify a seatbelt versus a regular belt?

While 'cinturón' often means a clothing belt by default, you should always add 'de seguridad' (safety) to be perfectly clear when talking about vehicles or safety equipment: 'cinturón de seguridad'.