Tártaro
/taɾtaɾo/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for the English phrase 'tartar' is Tártaro.
Tártaro refers to the hard deposit of minerals that forms on the teeth.
How do you pronounce it?
/taɾtaɾo/
Did you know?
- The word tártaro shares its roots with the Greek mythological abyss Tártaro, the deepest part of the underworld where the Titans were imprisoned.
- Spanish speakers use tártaro to describe the dental condition, while the process of removing it is called detartraje.
Examples in context
- El tártaro de carne es popular en algunas recetas.Tartare is popular in some recipes.
- El dentista eliminó todo el tártaro.The dentist removed all the tartar.
- Tengo mucho tártaro en los dientes.I have a lot of tartar on my teeth.
- El tártaro puede causar enfermedades.Tartar can cause diseases.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are at the dentist's office.
- Elena¿Me quitaste todo el tártaro, doctor?Did you remove all my tartar, doctor?
- DanielSí, Elena, pero debes usar hilo dental.Yes, Elena, but you must use dental floss.
- ElenaTengo miedo de que el tártaro vuelva.I am afraid that the tartar will return.
- DanielSi te lavas bien, no habrá problema.If you brush well, there won't be a problem.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Tártaro, tártaro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
