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/ˈalito/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Odor or air that is exhaled when breathing, especially when unpleasant.
Juan's breath was very strong after eating garlic.
El hálito de Juan era muy fuerte después de comer ajo.
The term often used in the medical or dental health context.
Halitosis is a common problem that can affect self-esteem.
La halitosis es un problema común que puede afectar la autoestima.
Aroma that can affect a person's social communication.
Good oral hygiene is important to avoid offensive breath.
Una buena higiene bucal es importante para evitar un hálito ofensivo.
Etymology
From the Latin 'halitus', which means 'breath'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have bad breath
to suffer from unpleasant odors from the mouth.
tener mal hálito
to brush teeth for breath
the action of maintaining oral hygiene to avoid bad odors.
lavarse los dientes para el hálito
be careful with breath
a warning about the importance of dental hygiene.
cuidado con el hálito
Related Words
halitosis
Medical condition characterized by persistent bad breath.
halitosis
oral hygiene
Set of practices to keep the mouth clean and odor-free.
higiene bucal
dentist
Professional responsible for maintaining oral health who can help improve breath.
dentista
Slang Meanings
dragon's breath
His dragon's breath was so strong that no one wanted to get close to him.
Su aliento de dragón era tan fuerte que nadie quería acercarse a él.
dead cat breath
After the parties, his dead cat breath was impossible to ignore.
Después de las fiestas, su aliento a gato muerto era imposible de ignorar.
Scottish breath
He had a strong Scottish breath after eating raw onion.
Tenía un fuerte aliento de escocia después de comer cebolla cruda.