Dientes (en. Teeth)

/ˈdjentes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Hard structures that grow in the jaw and are useful for eating.

Teeth are fundamental for good digestion.

Los dientes son fundamentales para una buena digestión.

Elements that can indicate dental problems.

She has a pain in her teeth that needs attention.

Ella tiene un dolor en los dientes que necesita atención.

Part of a tool or device, such as a comb or a saw.

The comb has very fine teeth.

El peine tiene dientes muy finos.

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

false teeth

Artificial teeth, commonly used by people who have lost some of their natural teeth.

dientes postizos

to pull teeth

It refers to the act of removing a tooth, usually in the context of dental surgery.

sacar los dientes

to have baby teeth

Referring to the temporary teeth that children have before their permanent ones come in.

tener dientes de leche

dentist

Professional who specializes in dental health.

dentista

dental

Related to teeth or dentistry.

dental

to chew

Act of grinding food with teeth.

masticar

Cloves of garlic

Someone is said to have 'cloves of garlic' when they are very bad at something.

Se dice que alguien tiene 'dientes de ajo' cuando es muy malo en algo.

To make someone envious

This news is going to make you envious.

Esta noticia te va a poner los dientes largos de envidia.