How to Say “Archwire” in Spanish

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arco de alambre
/aɾko de alambɾe/from spelling rules
The English term archwire is translated into Spanish as arco de alambre.
In a dental or orthodontic context, this term refers to the wire that conforms to the dental or alveolar arch.
Meaning: an orthodontic wire conforming to the alveolar or dental arch (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of arco (arch) and de alambre (of wire).

How do you pronounce it?

/aɾko de alambɾe/

Did you know?

  • In Spanish, the word arco is used for both a dental arch and a rainbow, which is called arco iris.
  • The word arco is also used in Spanish to describe the 'goal' or 'goalposts' in a football match.
  • In Spanish, the term arco is used to describe both the architectural 'arch' and the weapon 'bow'.

Examples in context

  • El ortodoncista cambió el arco de alambre hoy.
    The orthodontist changed the archwire today.
  • Siento que el arco de alambre me pincha.
    I feel like the archwire is poking me.
  • Necesito un arco de alambre nuevo para mis brackets.
    I need a new archwire for my braces.

Example conversation

María is at the orthodontist with Mateo.

  1. María

    Mateo, ¿te duele el arco de alambre?
    Mateo, does the archwire hurt?
  2. Mateo

    Sí, siento mucha presión ahora.
    Yes, I feel a lot of pressure now.
  3. María

    El doctor ajustó el arco de alambre.
    The doctor adjusted the archwire.
  4. Mateo

    Espero que pase pronto.
    I hope it passes soon.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
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