Portuguese · Body & Health
"Tooth" in Portuguese: dente
o dente
Tooth in Portuguese is o dente. Plurals are os dentes. Useful lines include dói o dente and preciso ir ao dentista.
Pain complaint
Esse dente do fundo está doendo muito.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce dente
Say it
DEN-chee
/ˈdẽ.tʃi/
DEN-chee. Soft final e like ee.
"Tooth" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o dente | the tooth Singular form. | Singular form. |
| os dentes | the teeth Plural; brushing and dentist talk. | Plural; brushing and dentist talk. |
| dor de dente | toothache Common pain phrase. | Common pain phrase. |
| escovar os dentes | to brush your teeth Daily routine. | Daily routine. |
| o dentista | the dentist Related appointment word. | Related appointment word. |
How to use dente in real life
- 1Pain complaint
Esse dente do fundo está doendo muito.
This back tooth is hurting a lot.
Dente do fundo means a molar area.
- 2Morning routine
Não esquece de escovar os dentes.
Don't forget to brush your teeth.
Os dentes is the plural learners need.
- 3At the clinic
O dentista olhou o dente rachado.
The dentist looked at the cracked tooth.
Dente rachado is a clear problem description.
Mistakes English speakers make with dente
Incorrect: A dente está doendo.
Correct: O dente está doendo.
Dente is masculine: o dente.
Incorrect: Meu tooth dói.
Correct: Meu dente dói.
Use Portuguese dente, not English tooth.
Good to know
Dor de dente is a classic Brazilian complaint, and pharmacies often suggest quick pain relief before a dentist visit. Escovar os dentes after meals is normal advice. Dentista is the person; dente is the tooth itself.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding whether to call a dentist
ChatPal
Seu dente ainda dói?
Does your tooth still hurt?
You
Dói. Esse dente não melhora.
Yes. This tooth isn't getting better.
ChatPal
Melhor marcar o dentista para esse dente.
Better book the dentist for that tooth.
You
Vou ligar. Não aguento mais o dente.
I'll call. I can't stand the tooth anymore.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tooth" in Portuguese
Singular and plural?
O dente, os dentes.
How do I say toothache?
Dor de dente.
Brush your teeth?
Escovar os dentes.
Is dente masculine?
Yes: o dente.
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