Italian · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Toothpaste" in Italian: dentifricio
il dentifricio
Toothpaste in Italian is il dentifricio (eel den-tee-FREE-choh), masculine. Ask for un tubetto di dentifricio at the store.
Bathroom
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How to pronounce dentifricio
Say it
eel den-tee-FREE-choh
/dentiˈfri.tʃo/
Dentifricio stresses FREE: den-tee-FREE-choh. Soft ch like cheese.
"Toothpaste" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il dentifricio | the toothpaste Default noun. | Default noun. |
| un tubetto di dentifricio | a tube of toothpaste Shopping. | Shopping. |
| dentifricio alla menta | mint toothpaste Flavor choice. | Flavor choice. |
| finito il dentifricio | out of toothpaste Empty tube. | Empty tube. |
How to use dentifricio in real life
- 1Bathroom
Il dentifricio è finito: ne compro un altro.
The toothpaste is finished: I'll buy another.
Il dentifricio as the household tube.
- 2Supermarket aisle
Prendi il dentifricio per denti sensibili.
Get the toothpaste for sensitive teeth.
Specify the type.
- 3Travel kit
Metto spazzolino e dentifricio nel beauty case.
I'm putting toothbrush and toothpaste in the toiletry bag.
Paired packing phrase.
Mistakes English speakers make with dentifricio
Incorrect: La dentifricio sa di menta.
Correct: Il dentifricio sa di menta.
Dentifricio is masculine: il dentifricio.
Incorrect: Compra pasta per i denti.
Correct: Compra del dentifricio.
Everyday word is dentifricio, not pasta.
Good to know
Italian pharmacies and supermarket personal-care aisles stock dentifricio by need: whitening, sensitive teeth, kids. Asking the pharmacist is normal.
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Quick pharmacy stop before a trip
ChatPal
Ci serve anche il dentifricio?
Do we also need toothpaste?
You
Sì, il dentifricio in bagno è quasi vuoto.
Yes, the toothpaste in the bathroom is almost empty.
ChatPal
Ne prendo uno piccolo da viaggio.
I'll get a small travel one.
You
Perfetto, così non dimentichiamo niente.
Perfect, so we don't forget anything.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Toothpaste" in Italian
Is dentifricio masculine?
Yes: il dentifricio.
How do I ask for toothpaste?
Avete il dentifricio? or Cerco un tubetto di dentifricio.
What is a tube called?
Un tubetto di dentifricio.
Do hotels give toothpaste?
Often soap and shampoo; pack dentifricio to be safe.
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