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dente

English translation of dente

tooth

The word 'dente' is used in Italian to refer to a tooth. It is a noun and can be used in various contexts such as in dentistry, anatomy, or everyday conversation. For example, one might say 'Ho un dente dolorante' which translates to 'I have a painful tooth'.


Example sentences using: dente

Mi fa male il dente.

English translation of Mi fa male il dente.

My tooth hurts.

In Italian, it is common to use the phrase 'Mi fa male' followed by the body part that hurts. So, 'Mi fa male il dente' literally translates to 'The tooth hurts me'.

Hai un pezzo di cibo tra i denti.

English translation of Hai un pezzo di cibo tra i denti.

You have a piece of food between your teeth.

Italian language uses the phrase 'tra i denti' to mean 'between the teeth'. The whole sentence 'Hai un pezzo di cibo tra i denti' is a common way to inform someone about food stuck between their teeth, which translates to 'You have a piece of food between your teeth'.

Il dente del giudizio sta crescendo.

English translation of Il dente del giudizio sta crescendo.

The wisdom tooth is growing.

The phrase 'Il dente del giudizio sta crescendo' translates to 'The wisdom tooth is growing'. 'Dente del giudizio' is the Italian term for wisdom tooth. The verb 'sta crescendo' refers to an ongoing growth.

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