Spanish Conversation · Level 86
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Spanish word
dental
Pronunciation
IPA/denˈtal/
Meaning
- adjectivedental
Example
El dolor dental empeora cuando como cosas frías.
The dental pain gets worse when I eat cold things.
More examples
La higiene dental diaria previene las caries.
Daily dental hygiene prevents cavities.
Core concept
Dentist working on a tooth with dental tools.
Common phrases
higiene dental
dental hygiene
clínica dental
dental clinic
Similar words
oral: Relating to the mouth and nearby areas, including lips and cheeks.
bucal: Relating to the oral cavity itself, the interior surfaces of the mouth.
Definition in Spanish
Perteneciente a los dientes o al campo de la odontología, usado para síntomas, cuidados y objetos relacionados.
Word origin
Spanish dental derives from Latin dens, dentis 'tooth' combined with -alis to form an adjective meaning 'pertaining to teeth'.
Usage tips
- In casual conversation speakers usually say me duele un diente or dolor de muelas for a toothache, while dental sounds more clinical.
Related words
- dentistadentistnoun
- dentífricotoothpastenoun