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belts

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noun/verb
cintos
1. Plural of belt; strips of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold up trousers or as an accessory
She has several leather belts in her closet.
Ela tem vários cintos de couro no seu armário.
2. Bands or straps that transmit motion in machinery
The factory uses conveyor belts to transport goods.
A fábrica usa cintos transportadores para mover mercadorias.
3. Regions or zones defined by distinctive characteristics
The agricultural belts of the country produce most of the grain.
Os cinturões agrícolas do país produzem a maior parte do grão.
4. Third person singular present tense of 'belt': to strike forcefully or to sing loudly
He belts out a song every morning.
Ele canta uma música em voz alta todas as manhãs.
NYC Slang
whacks (as in 'belts out' meaning to hit or sing loudly)
Synonyms
girdlesstrapsbandswaistbands

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cintos
Most common term for clothing belts
Portugal
cintos
Standard Portuguese equivalent
General Brazilian
cinturões
Used for larger belts or zones/regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

below the belt
tighten one's belt
have something under one's belt
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