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diente

tooth

noun DYEN-teh Less Common

Origin: From Latin dens, dentis (tooth).

Also means

clove (of garlic)

Usage Note

Diente is the general word for any tooth; un diente de ajo is a clove of garlic. The related adjective dental and noun dentista (dentist) share the Latin root. The back teeth are called muelas (molars).

Examples

"Se le cayó un diente al niño."

Natural Translation

The child lost a tooth.

Literal Translation

To-him fell a tooth to-the child.

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