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"Toothbrush" in Spanish: cepillo de dientes
el cepillo de dientes
A toothbrush is el cepillo de dientes. It is masculine. Say me cepillo los dientes with your cepillo de dientes after meals.
Morning routine
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How to pronounce cepillo de dientes
Say it
seh-PEE-yoh deh DYEN-tehs
/seˈpi.ʝo ðe ˈdjen.tes/
seh-PEE-yoh deh DYEN-tehs. Stress PEE and DYEN.
"Toothbrush" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el cepillo de dientes | toothbrush The usual bathroom word. | The usual bathroom word. |
| un cepillo de dientes nuevo | a new toothbrush Buying or replacing one. | Buying or replacing one. |
| el cepillo eléctrico | electric toothbrush Short form when context is clear. | Short form when context is clear. |
| cambiar el cepillo de dientes | to change the toothbrush Dentists often recommend this. | Dentists often recommend this. |
How to use cepillo de dientes in real life
- 1Morning routine
¿Dónde está mi cepillo de dientes?
Where is my toothbrush?
Ask for your cepillo de dientes at home.
- 2At the pharmacy
Necesito un cepillo de dientes suave.
I need a soft toothbrush.
Suave describes a gentle cepillo de dientes.
- 3Travel packing
Metí el cepillo de dientes en la bolsa.
I put the toothbrush in the bag.
Pack your cepillo de dientes before a trip.
Mistakes English speakers make with cepillo de dientes
Incorrect: La cepillo de dientes es nueva.
Correct: El cepillo de dientes es nuevo.
Cepillo is masculine. Say el cepillo de dientes.
Incorrect: Compré un toothbrush.
Correct: Compré un cepillo de dientes.
Use cepillo de dientes, not English toothbrush.
Good to know
Good to knowCepillo de dientes is standard across Latin America. Dentists often say cámbielo cada tres meses.
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Packing a bathroom kit
ChatPal
¿Trajiste el cepillo de dientes?
Did you bring the toothbrush?
You
Sí. El cepillo de dientes está aquí.
Yes. The toothbrush is here.
ChatPal
Perfecto. No olvides la pasta.
Perfect. Don't forget the toothpaste.
You
Ya la metí también.
I already packed that too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Toothbrush" in Spanish
Is cepillo de dientes masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el cepillo de dientes.
How do you pronounce cepillo?
seh-PEE-yoh. The ll sounds like y.
Do I need de dientes every time?
Yes at first. Later cepillo can work.
How do I say electric toothbrush?
El cepillo eléctrico, or cepillo de dientes eléctrico.
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