How to Say "braces" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “braces” is “frenos” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
dental equipment to straighten teeth

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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