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    Ceñía (en. Adhered)

    /θeˈɲi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A ribbon or band used to cinch clothing.
    She put on a cinch to adjust her dress.
    Ella se puso una ceñía para ajustar su vestido.
    A term used to refer to a loop or ribbon that holds something.
    The cinch of the bag broke and the items fell out.
    La ceñía de la bolsa se rompió y se cayeron las cosas.
    Usage in architectural contexts to refer to a belt or band that surrounds structures.
    The cinch of the building stands out for its modern design.
    La ceñía del edificio destaca por su diseño moderno.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cinctura', which means 'belt' or 'girdle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cinch a belt
    To adjust a belt around the waist.
    ceñir un cinturón
    to give something a cinch
    To tighten or secure something so that it doesn't move.
    darle ceñía a algo
    to tie the cinch
    To put on a belt or adjust a garment.
    atarse la ceñía

    Related Words

    girdle
    An object or garment used to cinch.
    ceñidor
    adjustment
    The action of making something stronger or in its place.
    ajuste
    band
    A band or garment that adjusts the waist or abdomen.
    faja

    Slang Meanings

    To cinch excessively.
    Don't cinch it so tightly, it looks like you can't breathe.
    No te ceñías tanto, que parece que no puedes respirar.
    To adjust something in an excessive manner.
    You've cinched that belt too much.
    Ese cinturón te lo has ceñido demasiado.