ceñir
ceñir(
seh
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nyeer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to cling to
Estos jeans apretados me ciñen las pantorrillas.These tight jeans cling to my calves.
b. to hug
Este vestido realza mi busto, pero, desafortunadamente, me ciñe la cintura.This dress accentuates my bust, but, unfortunately, it hugs my waist.
c. to be tight on
Le dije al sastre que la chaqueta del traje me ciñe los hombros.I told the tailor that the suit jacket is tight on my shoulders.
2. (to enclose)
b. to encircle
Una muralla impenetrable ciñe la ciudad de Troya.An impenetrable wall encircles the city of Troy.
3. (literary) (to don)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
ceñirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to stick to
No divagues y cíñete al tema en cuestión.Don't ramble and stick to the subject in question.
b. to limit oneself
Cíñete a hablar solamente cuando se te otorgue el permiso.Limit yourself to speaking only when you are given permission.
c. to keep to
¿Quieres otra multa? Por favor, cíñete al límite de velocidad.You want another fine? Please, keep to the speed limit.
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