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"Toothache" in Portuguese: dor de dente
a dor de dente
Toothache in Portuguese is a dor de dente. Say Estou com dor de dente. Keep the whole phrase together.
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How to pronounce dor de dente
Say it
dohr jee DENG-chee
/ˈdoʁ ˈde ˈdẽ.tʃi/
dohr jee DENG-chee
"Toothache" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a dor de dente | toothache Default phrase. | Default phrase. |
| estar com dor de dente | to have a toothache Symptom. | Symptom. |
| dor de dente forte | strong toothache Severity. | Severity. |
| remédio pra dor de dente | toothache medicine Pharmacy. | Pharmacy. |
How to use dor de dente in real life
- 1Night
A dor de dente não me deixou dormir.
The toothache didn’t let me sleep.
Pain.
- 2Dentist
Marquei o dentista por causa da dor de dente.
I booked the dentist because of the toothache.
Care.
- 3Pharmacy
Preciso de algo pra dor de dente até amanhã.
I need something for the toothache until tomorrow.
Temp relief.
Mistakes English speakers make with dor de dente
Incorrect: Estou com toothache.
Correct: Estou com dor de dente.
Use the full phrase dor de dente.
Incorrect: Tenho dor no dente só (partial).
Correct: Estou com dor de dente.
This entry wants dor de dente as a set phrase.
Good to know
Dor de dente is the everyday complaint. Pharmacies offer temporary relief, but Brazilians still say Vai no dentista. Keep the phrase intact in speech.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Emergency dental day
ChatPal
A dor de dente piorou depois do sorvete?
Did the toothache get worse after the ice cream?
You
Piorou. A dor de dente lateja do lado esquerdo.
It did. The toothache throbs on the left side.
ChatPal
Vamos logo. A dor de dente não espera.
Let’s go soon. A toothache doesn’t wait.
You
Já liguei pro consultório.
I already called the clinic.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Toothache" in Portuguese
Toothache?
A dor de dente.
I have a toothache?
Estou com dor de dente.
Whole phrase?
Yes—keep dor de dente together.
Dentist?
O dentista.
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