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.