Inglés

dental

gb/dˈɛntəl/ us/dˈɛntəl/
A2 Inglés
~ 3300
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective A2 property
1

Relating to teeth

About or connected to teeth.

Patrón de uso: [dental] [noun]
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse 'dental' with 'dentist'. 'Dental' is an adjective describing things related to teeth, while 'dentist' is a person who treats teeth.
Sinónimos
odontic (A more technical or specialized term used in dentistry.)
Antónimos
non-dental (Describes something not related to teeth.)
Colocaciones
dental care |dental clinic |dental hygiene |dental appointment |dental insurance
Temas
health |medicine |anatomy |body |core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
  • She has a dental appointment tomorrow afternoon.
  • Proper dental care is important for overall health.
  • The dental clinic offers free check-ups once a year.
  • Dental hygiene should be taught from an early age.
  • He is studying to become a dental surgeon.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • I have a dental check-up today.
  • Dental care is very important.
  • This is a dental clinic.
  • She works in a dental office.
adjective technical B2 property
2

Pronounced with tongue on teeth

A sound made with the tongue touching the upper teeth.

Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse dental sounds with alveolar ones because both involve the front of the mouth.
Sinónimos
interdental (Refers more specifically to sounds made with the tongue between the teeth, a subset of dental sounds.)
Antónimos
alveolar (Refers to sounds made with the tongue against the alveolar ridge, not the teeth.)
Colocaciones
dental consonant |dental sound
Temas
linguistics |language |science |communication |education
Ejemplos
  • In English, 'th' in 'think' is a dental sound.
  • The teacher explained the difference between dental and alveolar consonants.
  • Some languages have more dental sounds than others.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • The sound in 'this' is a dental sound.
  • Some letters are dental sounds.
  • He learned how to make dental sounds.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
dental
AFI
GB/dˈɛntəl/
US/dˈɛntəl/
Sílabas y acento
dent - al (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (dent)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
  • Base: dental
Familia de palabras
Core family
dentist noun A1 dentistry noun
Related words
denture noun
Expresiones

dental appointment

1
/dˈɛntəl əpˈɔɪntmənt/
fixed phrase

Visit to the dentist

A planned time to see a dentist.

Ejemplos
  • I have a dental appointment next Monday.
  • She missed her dental appointment and had to reschedule.

dental care

1
/dˈɛntəl kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase

Looking after your teeth

Looking after your teeth and gums to keep them healthy.

Ejemplos
  • Good dental care can prevent cavities and gum disease.
  • She teaches children about proper dental care at school.

dental clinic

1
/dˈɛntəl klˈɪnɪk/
fixed phrase

Place for dental treatment

A place where dentists treat people's teeth.

Ejemplos
  • The new dental clinic opened downtown last month.
  • She works as a receptionist in a dental clinic.

dental insurance

1
/dˈɛntəl ɪnʃˈʊɹəns/
fixed phrase

Insurance for dental care costs

Insurance that pays for some or all of your dental treatment costs.

Ejemplos
  • My company offers free dental insurance to employees.
  • Without dental insurance, treatments can be very expensive.

dental hygiene

1
/dˈɛntəl hˈaɪd͡ʒˌin/
fixed phrase

Keeping teeth and mouth clean

The practice of keeping your teeth and mouth clean to stay healthy.

Ejemplos
  • Brushing twice a day is part of good dental hygiene.
  • She works in dental hygiene and helps patients clean their teeth.
  • Poor dental hygiene can lead to tooth decay.
  • Good dental hygiene can prevent many common mouth problems.

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