Diente (en. Tooth)

/ˈdjente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Hard piece found in the mouth that is used to bite and chew food.

You must take good care of your teeth to avoid cavities.

Tienes que cuidar bien tus dientes para evitar las caries.

Element used in machinery to engage other elements.

The tooth of the gear was damaged.

El diente de la rueda dentada estaba dañado.

Each of the appendages in the mouth of some animals, such as canines in dogs.

The cat showed its teeth when defending its territory.

El gato mostró sus dientes al defender su territorio.

From Latin 'dentem', which means 'tooth'.

garlic clove

Garlic bulb shaped like a tooth used in cooking.

diente de ajo

to be missing a tooth

To be in a complicated situation or unable to do something.

no tener un diente

serrated edges

Referring to something with irregular or jagged edges.

dientes de sierra

molars

Large, flat teeth used for grinding food.

muelas

incisors

Sharp teeth at the front of the mouth that help cut.

incisivos

canines

Pointed teeth located between the incisors and molars.

caninos

gold tooth

That man has a gold tooth, which means he is very rich.

Ese hombre tiene un diente de oro, lo que significa que es muy rico.

broken tooth

I had an accident and now I have a broken tooth.

Tuve un accidente y ahora tengo un diente roto.