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"Toothpaste" in Spanish: pasta de dientes
la pasta de dientes
Toothpaste is la pasta de dientes. It is feminine. Ask for pasta de dientes con flúor at the pharmacy.
At the supermarket
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How to pronounce pasta de dientes
Say it
PAHS-tah deh DYEN-tehs
/ˈpas.ta ðe ˈdjen.tes/
PAHS-tah deh DYEN-tehs. Stress PAHS and DYEN.
"Toothpaste" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la pasta de dientes | toothpaste Standard in Latin America. | Standard in Latin America. |
| la pasta dental | toothpaste Common on labels and ads. | Common on labels and ads. |
| pasta de dientes con flúor | fluoride toothpaste Pharmacy or dentist talk. | Pharmacy or dentist talk. |
| un tubo de pasta de dientes | a tube of toothpaste Buying size at the store. | Buying size at the store. |
How to use pasta de dientes in real life
- 1At the supermarket
¿Dónde está la pasta de dientes?
Where is the toothpaste?
Point to the pasta de dientes aisle.
- 2Bathroom shelf
Se acabó la pasta de dientes.
We're out of toothpaste.
Se acabó means the pasta de dientes ran out.
- 3Kids' routine
Pon poca pasta de dientes, por favor.
Put a little toothpaste, please.
Poca pasta de dientes for a small amount.
Mistakes English speakers make with pasta de dientes
Incorrect: El pasta de dientes es blanco.
Correct: La pasta de dientes es blanca.
Pasta is feminine. Say la pasta de dientes.
Incorrect: Compré toothpaste.
Correct: Compré pasta de dientes.
Say pasta de dientes, not English toothpaste.
Good to know
Pasta de dientes and pasta dental both work. Labels often say pasta dental.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Quick pharmacy stop
ChatPal
Necesitamos pasta de dientes.
We need toothpaste.
You
¿Qué pasta de dientes recomiendas?
Which toothpaste do you recommend?
ChatPal
Esta con flúor está bien.
This one with fluoride is fine.
You
Perfecto. Llevo esa.
Perfect. I'll take that one.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Toothpaste" in Spanish
Is pasta de dientes masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la pasta de dientes.
Is pasta dental the same?
Yes. Pasta dental also means toothpaste.
How do you pronounce pasta?
PAHS-tah. Stress the first syllable.
How do I ask for fluoride toothpaste?
Pasta de dientes con flúor, por favor.
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