cinto

\sˈĩ.tu\

/\sˈĩ.tu\/ noun

The verdict

“cinto” is uncommon French (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency French
5
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Ceinture.

Corpus desk

Index FR-cinto · cinto · French

cinto · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MID 5 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "C" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for cinto
PropertyValue
Headwordcinto
LanguageFrench
Part of speechNoun
IPA\sˈĩ.tu\
Letters5
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Longue queue: rang de « cinto » en français

cintosiège au-delà des 100.000 formes les plus fréquentes du français, dans la traîne du lexique spécialisé ou peu usité.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

cinto is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed \sˈĩ.tu\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Ceinture.".

cinto doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct French form is cinto, spelled C-I-N-T-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Ceinture.

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

These source excerpts show how cinto appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Senhores passageiros, fala o comandante. Façam o favor de voltar imediatamente aos vossos lugares, apertar o cinto de segurança e desligar todos os aparelhos eletrónicos.

Synonyms

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "cinto"?
"cinto" is spelled C-I-N-T-O. The IPA pronunciation is \sˈĩ.tu\.
What does "cinto" mean?
As a noun, "cinto" means: Ceinture.
How do you pronounce "cinto"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "cinto" is \sˈĩ.tu\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "cinto" come from?
"cinto" is a French word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list