How to Say "dentist" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “dentist” is “dentista” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Necesito una cita con el dentista para revisar mis muelas.
I need an appointment with the dentist to check my molars.
La dentista me dijo que tengo que usar hilo dental todos los días.
The dentist (female) told me I have to use dental floss every day.
Mi dentista de cabecera siempre me aconseja sobre la prevención de caries.
My primary care dentist always advises me on cavity prevention.
Gender-Neutral Nouns
Words ending in -ista, like 'dentista' and 'artista,' work for both men and women. You use 'el' for a male dentist and 'la' for a female dentist.
Changing the Ending
Mistake: “Using 'dentisto' for a man or 'dentista' (with an 'o' or 'a' ending change) incorrectly.”
Correction: The word itself never changes. Always keep it 'dentista.' Only change the article: 'el dentista' or 'la dentista'.
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