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How to Say "braces" in Spanish

The Spanish word forbracesis frenosB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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frenos

nounB1
dental equipment to straighten teeth
A wide smile showing teeth with silver dental braces on them.

Examples

Llevé frenos durante tres años para enderezar mis dientes.

I wore braces for three years to straighten my teeth.

A los niños no les gusta tener frenos.

Kids don't like having braces.

Verb Pairing

To say 'wear braces,' use the verb 'llevar' (to carry/wear) or 'tener' (to have).

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