la corona

the crown

Example Sentence

La corona se soltó y pedí una cita.

I booked an appointment because the crown came loose.

Meaning

La corona is a dental crown, a protective cap placed over a tooth. In dental Spanish, it often comes up when something feels loose or needs replacement.

Common Phrases

  • una corona dental — a dental crown
  • poner una corona — to place a crown

Example

La corona dental protege el diente.

The dental crown protects the tooth.

Common Mistake

Using the wrong article: la corona is correct; el corona is incorrect.