Italian · Body & Health
"Tooth" in Italian: dente
il dente
Tooth in Italian is il dente (eel DEN-teh). The plural is i denti. Mal di denti is a toothache, and il dentista is the dentist.
At a pharmacy
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How to pronounce dente
Say it
eel DEN-teh
/il ˈdɛn.te/
Dente stresses DEN: DEN-teh. Denti is DEN-tee.
"Tooth" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il dente | tooth One tooth. | One tooth. |
| i denti | teeth Plural. | Plural. |
| mal di denti | toothache Pain phrase. | Pain phrase. |
| spazzolino da denti | toothbrush Bathroom kit. | Bathroom kit. |
How to use dente in real life
- 1At a pharmacy
Ho mal di denti: avete qualcosa?
I have a toothache—do you have something?
Mal di denti is the set pain phrase.
- 2Kids at breakfast
Lavati i denti dopo la colazione.
Brush your teeth after breakfast.
I denti for the whole set.
- 3Dentist appointment
Mi fa male un dente a sinistra.
A tooth on the left hurts.
Un dente for a single tooth.
Mistakes English speakers make with dente
Incorrect: La dente è rotto.
Correct: Il dente è rotto.
Dente is masculine: il dente, un dente.
Incorrect: Mi fanno male i dente.
Correct: Mi fanno male i denti.
Plural is denti, not dente.
Good to know
Italian pharmacies are a first stop for mal di denti before you find a dentista. Pasta and espresso culture means people joke about denti stained by coffee, and kids learn lavati i denti as a daily ritournelle at home.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding help for a sudden toothache
ChatPal
Ti fa male un dente?
Does a tooth hurt?
You
Sì, un dente dietro: non riesco a masticare.
Yes, a back tooth: I can't chew.
ChatPal
Andiamo in farmacia per il mal di denti.
Let's go to the pharmacy for the toothache.
You
Ok, e poi cerco un dentista.
Ok, and then I'll look for a dentist.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tooth" in Italian
How do I say toothache?
Mal di denti. For one tooth you can also say mi fa male un dente.
What is the plural of dente?
I denti.
How do I say brush your teeth?
Lavati i denti (tu) or si lavi i denti (Lei).
Is dentista related?
Yes—il/la dentista is the dentist; the tooth itself stays dente.
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