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    Cintas (en. Ribbons)

    /ˈsintas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Strips of fabric, paper, or other material used for wrapping, tying, or decorating.
    Gift ribbons add a special touch to the packages.
    Las cintas de regalo dan un toque especial a los paquetes.
    Adhesive tapes used for sticking objects.
    I used tapes to seal the box.
    Usé cintas para sellar la caja.
    Measuring tapes for measuring.
    The carpenter took out the tapes to take measurements.
    El carpintero sacó las cintas para tomar las medidas.

    Etymology

    This term comes from the Latin 'cincta', which means 'to gird' or 'to bind'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    adhesive tapes
    Adhesive strips used to stick.
    cintas adhesivas
    bow ribbon
    Decorative ribbon for making bows.
    cinta de moño
    to wrap with tape
    To tie something with tape.
    darle una vuelta de cinta
    conveyor belt
    Tape used for transporting items.
    cinta transportadora
    measuring tape
    Instrument for measuring lengths.
    cinta métrica

    Related Words

    adhesive tape
    Tape with a sticky side used to bond objects.
    cinta adhesiva
    measuring tape
    Flexible measuring tool that rolls up.
    cinta métrica
    packing tape
    Strong tape used to seal boxes.
    cinta de embalar

    Slang Meanings

    Tapes as a reference to fashion items.
    That hairstyle is made with ribbons.
    Ese peinado es de cintas.
    Tapes in reference to connections or relationships (in an informal context).
    They are in tapes, they are always together.
    Están en cintas, siempre están juntos.