Meaning
strap, belt
- A strip of leather or sturdy fabric used to fasten, carry, or secure things
- A mechanical belt used to transmit power in engines or machines
In a sentence
La cinghia del mio zaino si è rotta ieri.
The strap of my backpack broke yesterday.
Dobbiamo sostituire la cinghia del motore prima di partire.
We have to replace the engine belt before leaving.
Con questa crisi economica, molte famiglie devono stringere la cinghia.
With this economic crisis, many families have to tighten their belts.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cinghia | feminine · singular |
| cinghie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Differs from cintura, which is a clothing belt worn around the waist. Cinghia usually refers to luggage straps, seatbelts, or machine belts.