No. 3,145 in Portuguese
cintura
Waist.
In a sentence
Ela colocou um cinto na cintura antes de sair.
She put a belt on her waist before leaving.
In this sentence, 'cintura' refers to a physical part of the body, indicating the area where the belt is fastened.
Durante a aula de dança, a instrutora pediu para movimentar a cintura.
During the dance class, the instructor asked to move the waist.
Here, 'cintura' is used to describe the part of the body involved in the motion or movement suggested during the class.
A medida da cintura é importante para ajustar a roupa.
The waist measurement is important for tailoring clothes.
In this context, 'cintura' is used to indicate the measurement around the waistline, crucial for ensuring the fit of garments.
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