waist in Portuguese
waist in Portuguese is cintura — waist means the narrow part of the body between the ribs and the hips.
waist in Portuguese
cintura
(anatomy) The part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach.
What does "waist" mean?
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noun The narrow part of the body between the ribs and the hips.
"The tailor measured around his waist before cutting the cloth."
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noun The part of a piece of clothing that fits around the waist.
"The waist of this skirt is too tight, so I need a bigger size."
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waist in a sentence
- The tailor measured around his waist before cutting the cloth.
- Water came up to my waist when I walked into the lake.
- The waist of this skirt is too tight, so I need a bigger size.
- He sewed a new button onto the waist of his jeans.
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What is "waist" in Portuguese?
"waist" in Portuguese is cintura. waist means: The narrow part of the body between the ribs and the hips.
How do you use "waist" in a sentence?
Example: "The tailor measured around his waist before cutting the cloth." In Portuguese, "waist" is cintura.
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