dentist
gb/dˈɛntɪst/ us/dˈɛntɪst/
A1
Inglês
~ 7300
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
A1
entity
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Doctor for teeth and gums
A doctor who cares for your teeth and gums.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] goes to the dentist
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes forget to use 'the' before 'dentist' in general visit phrases, saying *'I go to dentist twice a year'* instead of natural '*I go to the dentist twice a year*.' Another confusion is using 'dental' as a noun, e.g. *'I will see my dental'*; use 'dentist' for the person and 'dental' as an adjective (dental clinic, dental care).
Sinónimos
dental surgeon (More technical and formal; often used for dentists who do surgery.)
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tooth doctor (Informal and less common; often used in simple or humorous speech.)
Antónimos
patient (Represents the opposite role in a dental visit: the person receiving care instead of providing it.)
Colocações
go to the dentist
|see the dentist
|visit the dentist
|family dentist
|dentist appointment
|dentist's chair
Temas
health
|daily life
|body
Exemplos
- The dentist told me I have a small cavity that needs to be filled.
- She wants to become a dentist because she enjoys helping people with their smiles.
- My dentist recommended that I get my wisdom teeth removed.
- If the pain continues, you should make an appointment with your dentist.
- The children met a dentist at school who showed them how to brush properly.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I have to see the dentist tomorrow.
- The dentist cleans my teeth every six months.
- My sister is studying to be a dentist.
- The dentist said my teeth are healthy.
- I am scared of the dentist because of the drill.
Nome
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entity
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Dentist’s office or clinic
The place where you go to see the dentist.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is at the dentist
Erro comum:
Learners may think 'I am at the dentist' only means 'I am next to the dentist (person)' and not understand that it usually means 'I am at the dentist's office.' This use is similar to 'at the doctor' or 'at the hairdresser.'
Sinónimos
dental clinic (More explicit about being a medical facility; often used in signs and formal writing.)
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dentist's office (Common phrase that clearly refers to the place, not the person.)
Antónimos
at home (Contrasts being at the dental clinic with being in one’s own place, often in everyday scheduling talk.)
Colocações
at the dentist
|from the dentist
|after the dentist
|go to the dentist
Temas
health
|daily life
|daily_life
Exemplos
- I'm at the dentist right now, so I’ll call you back later.
- She took the afternoon off work to go to the dentist.
- After the dentist, his mouth was still numb from the injection.
- We spent the morning at the dentist getting our teeth checked.
- He hates waiting at the dentist because it makes him nervous.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I am at the dentist, so I cannot talk.
- My son cried when we arrived at the dentist.
- After the dentist, I went straight home.
- Tomorrow I go to the dentist in the morning.
- We waited a long time at the dentist.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
dentist
IPA
GB/dˈɛntɪst/
US/dˈɛntɪst/
Sílabas e acento
dent - ist (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (dent)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: dentist
- Plural: dentists
Família de palavras
Forms
dentists
noun
Core family
dental
adjective A2
dentistry
noun
Advanced or less common
orthodontist
noun
orthodontics
noun
Expressões
afraid of the dentist
1/əfɹˈeɪd əv ðə dˈɛntɪst/
fixed phrase
Fear of going to the dentist
Feeling scared about going to the dentist.
Exemplos
- Many children are afraid of the dentist because of the noise of the drill.
- If you are afraid of the dentist, tell them so they can help you relax.
dentist appointment
1/dˈɛntɪst əpˈɔɪntmənt/
fixed phrase
Scheduled visit to a dentist
A set time when you will see the dentist.
Exemplos
- I have a dentist appointment at 3 p.m. tomorrow.
- She forgot about her dentist appointment and had to reschedule.
dentist's chair
1/dˈɛntɪsts t͡ʃˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Chair used during dental treatment
The special chair you sit in when the dentist works on your teeth.
Exemplos
- He felt nervous as he sat down in the dentist's chair.
- The dentist's chair can be moved up and down during the examination.
go to the dentist
1/ɡˈoʊ tə ðə dˈɛntɪst/
fixed phrase
Visit a dentist for treatment
To visit a dentist for a check-up or treatment.
Exemplos
- I try to go to the dentist every six months.
- You should go to the dentist if your tooth still hurts tomorrow.
see the dentist
1/sˈi ðə dˈɛntɪst/
fixed phrase
Have an appointment with a dentist
To have a meeting or appointment with a dentist.
Exemplos
- He has to see the dentist about that broken tooth.
- I saw the dentist last week, and she said everything looks good.