Italian · Body & Health
"Dentist" in Italian: dentista
il/la dentista
Dentist in Italian is dentista (den-TEE-stah)—singular for both genders: il dentista, la dentista. You go dal dentista for an appointment.
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How to pronounce dentista
Say it
den-TEE-stah
/denˈti.sta/
Dentista stresses TEE: den-TEE-stah.
"Dentist" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il/la dentista | the dentist Default noun. | Default noun. |
| dal dentista | at / to the dentist's Appointments. | Appointments. |
| prenotare dal dentista | to book a dentist appointment Phone or app. | Phone or app. |
| mal di denti | toothache Why you go. | Why you go. |
How to use dentista in real life
- 1Calendar
Domani vado dal dentista alle undici.
Tomorrow I'm going to the dentist at eleven.
Dal dentista.
- 2Pain
Devo chiamare il dentista: ho mal di denti.
I need to call the dentist: I have a toothache.
Il dentista.
- 3Kids
La dentista è stata molto gentile con mio figlio.
The dentist was very kind with my son.
La dentista.
Mistakes English speakers make with dentista
Incorrect: Vado al dentista.
Correct: Vado dal dentista.
Going to a person's practice uses da: dal dentista.
Incorrect: Il dentist è chiuso.
Correct: Il dentista è chiuso.
Italian spelling is dentista.
Good to know
Italian dentistry is private for many check-ups—ask about costi before big work. Dal dentista is the set phrase, like English at the dentist's.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Booking a check-up
ChatPal
Hai già un appuntamento dal dentista?
Do you already have a dentist appointment?
You
Non ancora. Cerco un dentista vicino casa.
Not yet. I'm looking for a dentist near home.
ChatPal
La mia dentista è in via Verdi: ti passo il numero.
My dentist is on Via Verdi—I'll pass you the number.
You
Grazie, la chiamo oggi.
Thanks, I'll call her today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Dentist" in Italian
Why dal dentista?
Da + article marks going to someone's place of work: dal dentista, dal medico.
Gender forms?
Dentista for both; articles il/la change.
How do I book?
Vorrei prenotare una visita dal dentista.
Toothache phrase?
Ho mal di denti.
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