Usage Note
Sintura comes from Spanish cintura and refers specifically to the measurement or circumference of the waist. It is commonly used in tailoring, fashion, and health contexts, and is a frequent topic in dressmaking, clothing alterations, and casual conversations about body size.
Examples
" Maliit ang sintura niya. "
Natural Translation
Her waist is small.
Literal Translation
Small the waist her.
" Maliit ang kanyang sintura. "
Natural Translation
His/her waistline measurement is small.
Literal Translation
Small the his/her waistline measurement.
" Sinukat ng mananahi ang sintura ko bago niya gawin ang bagong pantalon na ipinatahi ko. "
Natural Translation
The tailor measured my waistline before making the new trousers I had ordered.
Literal Translation
Measured by-the tailor the waistline my before he/she make the new trousers that ordered-tailored I.
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