el diente
the tooth
Example Sentence
Se me quedó comida entre el diente y la encía.
Food got stuck between the tooth and the gum.
Meaning
El diente means tooth. It is essential for describing where a problem is, what feels sensitive, or what needs treatment.
Common Phrases
- un diente sensible — a sensitive tooth
- caries en un diente — a cavity in a tooth
Example
Un diente sensible requiere un cepillado suave.
A sensitive tooth requires gentle brushing.
Common Mistake
Using the wrong article: el diente is correct; la diente is incorrect.