Dentadura (en. Teeth)

/den.taˈðu.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of teeth that form the mouth.
My grandfather's denture is very well taken care of.
La dentadura de mi abuelo está muy cuidada.
Dental prosthesis that replaces natural teeth.
She has been wearing a false denture for years.
Ella lleva una dentadura postiza desde hace años.
The act or process of denting.
The denture of the fish is impressive.
La dentadura del pez es impresionante.

Etymology

From Latin 'dentatura', derived from 'dens, dentis' meaning tooth.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bad denture
It refers to a denture in poor condition or with dental problems.
mala dentadura
false denture
Prosthetics that replace lost natural teeth.
dentadura postiza
take care of your denture
To maintain hygiene and keep oral health.
cuidar la dentadura

Related Words

tooth
Each of the hard pieces that are in the mouth.
diente
dentistry
The science that deals with dental health.
odontología
dentist
Professional who specializes in oral health.
dentista

Slang Meanings

Those teeth
That girl has teeth that look like cartoon characters.
Esa chica tiene unos dientes que parecen de caricatura.
Chapa
They call the false denture of his grandmother "chapa."
Le dicen chapa a la dentadura postiza de su abuela.