waist

US /weɪst/
UK /weɪst/
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cintura

the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips, often narrower than the chest and hips

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She tied a belt around her waist.
Ela amarrou um cinto na cintura.
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He measured his waist for new trousers.
Ele mediu a cintura para calças novas.
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cintura

the part of a garment that covers the waist

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The dress had a fitted waist.
O vestido tinha uma cintura ajustada.
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These trousers are too tight in the waist.
Estas calças estão muito apertadas na cintura.