Portuguese · Body & Health
"Dentist" in Portuguese: dentista
o/a dentista
Dentist in Portuguese is o dentista or a dentista. Only the article marks gender.
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How to pronounce dentista
Say it
den-CHEES-tah
/ˈo/
den-CHEES-tah
"Dentist" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o/a dentista | dentist Default. | Default. |
| consulta com o dentista | dentist appointment Booking. | Booking. |
| consultório odontológico | dental office Place. | Place. |
| dor de dente | toothache Related symptom. | Related symptom. |
How to use dentista in real life
- 1Booking
Marquei o dentista para terça de manhã.
I booked the dentist for Tuesday morning.
Appointment.
- 2Pain
A dentista disse que é só uma inflamação.
The dentist said it’s just inflammation.
Feminine article.
- 3Reminder
Não esquece a consulta do dentista amanhã.
Don’t forget the dentist appointment tomorrow.
Nudge.
Mistakes English speakers make with dentista
Incorrect: A dentisto ajudou.
Correct: A dentista ajudou. / O dentista ajudou.
The noun is dentista for both genders.
Incorrect: Vou no dentist hoje.
Correct: Vou ao dentista hoje.
Use dentista.
Good to know
Brazilians often say marca o dentista the way English says “book the dentist.” Odontologia is the field; dentista is the person. Insurance plans may list cobertura odontológica.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking a dental appointment
ChatPal
Sua consulta com a dentista é às dez?
Is your appointment with the dentist at ten?
You
É. O dentista… espera, é a dentista Clara.
Yes. The dentist… wait, it’s dentist Clara.
ChatPal
Certo. Quer que eu te leve ao dentista?
Got it. Want me to take you to the dentist?
You
Pode ser. Agradeço.
Sure. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Dentist" in Portuguese
Gender?
O dentista / a dentista.
Appointment?
Consulta com o/a dentista.
Dental office?
Consultório odontológico.
Toothache?
Dor de dente.
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