English–Spanish

“waist” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/θinˈtuɾa/

Example

Me duele la cintura.

My waist hurts.

Illustration for cintura (waist)

How to say “waist” in Spanish

“Waist” in Spanish is cintura.

Belted midsection between the ribs and the hips.

Full entry for cintura: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cintura

¿Puedes medir mi cintura, por favor?

Can you measure my waist, please?

Tips for using cintura

  • When speakers say 'Me duele la cintura' they commonly mean pain in the lower back or waist area, while la espalda baja or la zona lumbar refers specifically to the lower back.

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