What is the Spanish word for "waist"?

Learn how to say "waist" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

waist

Spanish

cintura

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Examples of how to use "waist" in Spanish

English
He has a very narrow waist.
Spanish
Él tiene una cintura muy estrecha.
English
She tied a ribbon around her waist.
Spanish
Ella se ató una cinta alrededor de la cintura.
English
His jacket fit snugly at the waist.
Spanish
Su chaqueta le quedaba ajustada en la cintura.
English
Measure your waist before buying the belt.
Spanish
Mide tu cintura antes de comprar el cinturón.
English
The child placed the toy on his waist.
Spanish
El niño colocó el juguete en su cintura.

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