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"Dentist" in Spanish: dentista / dentista

el dentista / la dentista

Say it: den-TEES-tahmasculine / feminine · el dentista / la dentistanoun/den.ˈtis.ta/

A dentist is el dentista or la dentista. The noun stays dentista; only the article changes.

Scheduling

Tengo cita con el dentista mañana.
I have a dentist appointment tomorrow.
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How to pronounce dentista / dentista

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den-TEES-tah

/den.ˈtis.ta/

den-TEES-tah. Stress TEES.

"Dentist" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
el dentistathe dentist (male)

Masculine article.

la dentistathe dentist (female)

Feminine article.

ir al dentistato go to the dentist

Appointment.

cita con el dentistadentist appointment

Scheduling.

How to use dentista / dentista in real life

  1. 1Scheduling

    Tengo cita con el dentista mañana.

    I have a dentist appointment tomorrow.

    Calendar.

  2. 2Pain

    Necesito ver a la dentista hoy.

    I need to see the dentist today.

    Urgent.

  3. 3Advice

    El dentista dice que use hilo.

    The dentist says to use floss.

    Advice.

Mistakes English speakers make with dentista / dentista

Incorrect: El dentist.

Correct: El dentista / la dentista.

Spanish keeps -ista: dentista.

Incorrect: La dentisto.

Correct: La dentista.

Do not change -ista to -isto.

Good to know

El dentista / la dentista is the standard title. Book a cita before pain starts.

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Tooth pain before a trip

  1. ChatPal

    Deberías llamar al dentista.

    You should call the dentist.

  2. You

    Sí. Busco un dentista cerca.

    Yes. I'm looking for a dentist nearby.

  3. ChatPal

    Pide la primera cita libre.

    Ask for the first free slot.

  4. You

    Voy a llamar ahora mismo.

    I'll call right now.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Dentist" in Spanish

Does dentista change for women?

No. Use la dentista—same word.

How do you pronounce dentista?

den-TEES-tah.

Go to the dentist?

Ir al dentista.

Dentist appointment?

Cita con el dentista.

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