cinturón
/seen-too-ROHN/
belt
Cinturón as an accessory worn around the waist (belt).
cinturón(noun)
belt
?accessory worn around the waist
sash
?broad band of material worn around the waist
📝 In Action
Perdí peso y ahora necesito apretar mi cinturón.
A1I lost weight and now I need to tighten my belt.
Compré un cinturón de cuero negro que combina con mis zapatos.
A2I bought a black leather belt that matches my shoes.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun Rule
Even though it ends in '-ón', 'cinturón' is always a masculine word, so you must use 'el' or 'un' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Confusion
Mistake: "La cinturón."
Correction: El cinturón. Remember to use the masculine article 'el'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Pronunciation Tip
The stress is on the last syllable: cin-tu-RÓN. This is common for Spanish words ending in 'n' that have an accent mark.
Cinturón as a safety strap in a vehicle (seatbelt).
📝 In Action
Por favor, póngase el cinturón de seguridad antes de que el avión despegue.
A2Please, put on your seatbelt before the plane takes off.
Si no llevas puesto el cinturón, te pueden poner una multa.
B1If you are not wearing your seatbelt, they can give you a fine.
💡 Grammar Points
Adding Specificity
To clarify you mean the car or plane safety strap, always use the phrase 'cinturón de seguridad' (belt of safety).
Cinturón as a ranking symbol in combat sports (martial arts ranking belt).
📝 In Action
El maestro usaba un cinturón negro con una raya roja.
B1The master wore a black belt with a red stripe.
Para conseguir el cinturón azul, tienes que dominar esa técnica.
B2To get the blue belt, you have to master that technique.
⭐ Usage Tips
Cultural Context
When talking about karate or judo, you usually just say 'cinturón' followed by the color (e.g., cinturón negro), as the context makes the meaning clear.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cinturón
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'cinturón' in the context of safety?
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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'.