dentista
“dentista” means “dentist” in Spanish (Professional who treats teeth).
dentist
Also: dental surgeon
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Necesito una cita con el dentista para revisar mis muelas.
A1I need an appointment with the dentist to check my molars.
La dentista me dijo que tengo que usar hilo dental todos los días.
A2The dentist (female) told me I have to use dental floss every day.
Mi dentista de cabecera siempre me aconseja sobre la prevención de caries.
B1My primary care dentist always advises me on cavity prevention.
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If you are talking about a female professional who cleans your teeth, how do you correctly refer to her?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin root *dens* (meaning 'tooth') combined with the common Greek suffix *-ista*, which indicates a person who practices, specializes in, or is devoted to something.
First recorded: Mid-19th century in its current form, evolving from earlier terms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dentista' a masculine or feminine word?
It is a neutral word that can be either masculine or feminine. The small word (the article) you put in front of it tells you the gender of the person you are referring to: 'el dentista' (male) or 'la dentista' (female).