encías retraídas
/enθias ɾetɾaidas/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "receding gums" is translated as encías retraídas.
The phrase refers to the condition where gum tissue pulls away from the teeth, exposing more of the tooth root. To describe the medical condition of gum recession itself, you should use the noun phrase retracción de encías.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase encías retraídas is composed of encías (gums) and retraídas (receded or withdrawn).
Which one should you use?
retracción de encías is the noun phrase used to describe the medical condition of gum recession itself.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, the term encías desgastadas may be used to refer to receding gums.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase follows Spanish gender and number agreement: 'encía' is feminine, so the adjective 'retraída' must also be feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/enθias ɾetɾaidas/
Did you know?
- The word retraídas is used both for gums that have receded and for people who are shy or socially withdrawn.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, people do not say the gums are receding but instead say está largo el diente, which literally means 'the tooth is long'.
- In some colloquial settings, instead of the formal retracción, people might simply say that their gums are subiendo or 'going up', describing the movement visually.
Examples in context
- Mi dentista me dijo que tengo encías retraídas.My dentist told me that I have receding gums.
- El tratamiento para las encías retraídas puede implicar cirugía o cuidados regulares.The treatment for receding gums may involve surgery or regular care.
- Últimamente he notado una recesión de encías.Lately, I have noticed gum recession.
- Mi hermana tuvo que tratar la recesión de encías con un dentista especializado.My sister had to treat gum recession with a specialized dentist.
- A veces, el cepillado incorrecto puede causar encías que retroceden.Sometimes, incorrect brushing can cause receding gums.
- Tengo las encías retraídas.I have receding gums.
- Tengo las encías retraídas en los dientes de abajo.I have receding gums on my bottom teeth.
- Las encías retraídas pueden causar sensibilidad dental.Receding gums can cause tooth sensitivity.
- El dentista me explicó qué son las encías retraídas.The dentist explained to me what receding gums are.
Example conversation
Elena is at the dental clinic talking to Javier, her dentist.
- ElenaJavier, creo que tengo las encías retraídas.Javier, I think I have receding gums.
- JavierDéjame revisar tu boca, Elena.Let me check your mouth, Elena.
- JavierSí, tienes un poco de encías retraídas aquí.Yes, you have some receding gums here.
- ElenaGracias, ¿qué debo hacer ahora?Thank you, what should I do now?
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
