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"Dentist" in Spanish: dentista / dentista
el dentista / la dentista
A dentist is el dentista or la dentista. The noun stays dentista; only the article changes.
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How to pronounce dentista / dentista
Say it
den-TEES-tah
/den.ˈtis.ta/
den-TEES-tah. Stress TEES.
"Dentist" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el dentista | the dentist (male) Masculine article. | Masculine article. |
| la dentista | the dentist (female) Feminine article. | Feminine article. |
| ir al dentista | to go to the dentist Appointment. | Appointment. |
| cita con el dentista | dentist appointment Scheduling. | Scheduling. |
How to use dentista / dentista in real life
- 1Scheduling
Tengo cita con el dentista mañana.
I have a dentist appointment tomorrow.
Calendar.
- 2Pain
Necesito ver a la dentista hoy.
I need to see the dentist today.
Urgent.
- 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
Good to knowEl dentista / la dentista is the standard title. Book a cita before pain starts.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Tooth pain before a trip
ChatPal
Deberías llamar al dentista.
You should call the dentist.
You
Sí. Busco un dentista cerca.
Yes. I'm looking for a dentist nearby.
ChatPal
Pide la primera cita libre.
Ask for the first free slot.
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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