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diente

dee-EN-tay'ðjente

tooth

NounmA1
A close-up illustration of a single, large, healthy white molar tooth floating against a simple colored background.

📝 In Action

Necesito ir al dentista porque me duele un diente.

A1

I need to go to the dentist because a tooth hurts.

Los tiburones tienen muchas filas de dientes afilados.

A2

Sharks have many rows of sharp teeth.

Mi hijo perdió su primer diente de leche hoy.

A2

My son lost his first baby tooth today.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • lavarse los dientes – to brush one's teeth
  • diente de leche – baby tooth
  • sacar un diente – to pull a tooth

Idioms & Expressions

  • diente de león – dandelion (a common weed)
  • estar con el diente largo – to be very hungry or greedy for something

cog

Also: tine, blade/tooth
NounmB1
A detailed illustration of a brass mechanical gear wheel, highlighting one sharp, triangular cog.

📝 In Action

La sierra de mano tiene muchos dientes para cortar madera.

B1

The handsaw has many teeth/blades for cutting wood.

Si se rompe un diente del engranaje, la máquina deja de funcionar.

B2

If a cog on the gear breaks, the machine stops working.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • púa (spike/prong)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "diente" in Spanish:

cog→tine→tooth→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: diente

Question 1 of 2

Which Spanish phrase correctly describes the action of cleaning your teeth?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
dentista(dentist) — Noun
dental(dental) — Adjective
dentadura(set of teeth/dentures) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes directly from the Latin *dens*, meaning 'tooth.' This ancient root is shared across many European languages, making related words easy to spot.

First recorded: 11th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: denteFrench: dentEnglish (Root): dental

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'diente' masculine or feminine?

'Diente' is always masculine: *el diente*. You should use masculine articles and adjectives with it.

What is the difference between 'diente' and 'muela'?

'Diente' is the general term for 'tooth.' 'Muela' specifically refers to a 'molar' or 'back tooth' used for grinding food.