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"Toothbrush" in Portuguese: escova de dentes
a escova de dentes
Toothbrush in Portuguese is a escova de dentes. Pack a escova de dentes in your toiletry bag.
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How to pronounce escova de dentes
Say it
es-KOH-vah jee DEN-chees
/es.ˈko.va ˈde ˈdẽ.tes/
es-KOH-vah jee DEN-chees
"Toothbrush" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a escova de dentes | toothbrush Full phrase. | Full phrase. |
| escova de dente | toothbrush (singular dente) Also heard casually. | Also heard casually. |
| nova escova de dentes | new toothbrush Shopping. | Shopping. |
| escova elétrica | electric toothbrush Product type. | Product type. |
How to use escova de dentes in real life
- 1Hotel
Esqueci a escova de dentes no banheiro do hotel.
I left the toothbrush in the hotel bathroom.
Travel mishap.
- 2Pharmacy
Vocês têm escova de dentes macia?
Do you have a soft toothbrush?
Shopping question.
- 3Kids
Guarda a escova de dentes no copinho azul.
Put the toothbrush in the little blue cup.
Home routine.
Mistakes English speakers make with escova de dentes
Incorrect: O escova de dentes.
Correct: A escova de dentes.
Escova is feminine.
Incorrect: Cadê meu toothbrush?
Correct: Cadê minha escova de dentes?
Use the full Portuguese phrase.
Good to know
Brazilians say escova de dentes as a set phrase — keep all three words together. Drugstores sell packs with pasta de dente; travel kits often include a foldable escova de dentes.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Packing for a trip
ChatPal
Você já pôs a escova de dentes na mala?
Did you already put the toothbrush in the bag?
You
Pus a escova de dentes e a pasta.
I packed the toothbrush and the toothpaste.
ChatPal
Ótimo. Enxaguante também?
Great. Mouthwash too?
You
Não precisa — hotel tem.
No need — the hotel has some.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Toothbrush" in Portuguese
Full phrase?
A escova de dentes.
Gender?
Feminine: a escova.
Electric toothbrush?
Escova elétrica (de dentes).
Toothpaste?
Pasta de dente.
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