diente
/ˈdjente/masculine
The Spanish word for tooth is diente. Wiktionary also lists piño.
Meaning: anatomy: tooth (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| diente | /ˈdjente/ | masculine |
| piño | /ˈpiɲo/ | colloquial, masculine |
The standard term for the anatomical part known as a tooth is diente. For more formal contexts, you may use the term pieza dental. If you wish to be cute or affectionate, you can use dientecito.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
diente is the masculine noun. In formal settings, pieza dental is another way to express the idea of a tooth. For colloquial situations, you might encounter piño.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of diente is dientes.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdjente/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, children do not leave their lost diente for the 'Tooth Fairy'. Instead, they wait for El Ratoncito Pérez, a small mouse who collects teeth.
- In Spanish, a 'wisdom tooth' is not called a 'tooth of wisdom', but rather muela del juicio, meaning 'tooth of judgment'.
- The colloquial term piño is often used in the expression dar un piñazo, which can mean to hit someone in the teeth or to experience a hard fall.
Examples in context
- Me rompí el diente.I chipped my tooth.This sentence is useful for describing a chipped diente.Tatoeba #8377972 by arh, translation #5927053 by mailohilohi
- Me sacaron un diente.I had a tooth pulled.This sentence is useful for describing having a diente pulled.Tatoeba #1715766 by marcelostockle, translation #263599 by CK
- Este diente está suelto.This tooth is loose.This sentence is useful for describing a loose diente.Tatoeba #1296859 by marcelostockle, translation #59021 by CK
- La niña perdió su primer diente de leche.The girl lost her first baby tooth.
- Ella necesita una extracción de una pieza dental.She needs a tooth extraction.
- El dentista recomendó extraer la muela del juicio.The dentist recommended extracting the wisdom tooth.
- No te olvides de cepillar los dientecitos después de cada comida.Don't forget to brush your little teeth after every meal.
- La niña tiene un diente chueco, pero es parte de su encanto.The girl has a crooked tooth, but it's part of her charm.
- Nuestro bebé tiene su primer dientito.Our baby has their first little tooth.
- 24 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are at a dental clinic.
- Elena¿Te duele mucho el diente, Alejandro?Does your tooth hurt a lot, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, Elena, tengo un dolor terrible.Yes, Elena, I have a terrible pain.
- ElenaEspero que el dentista pueda ayudarte.I hope the dentist can help you.
- AlejandroGracias, espero que sea algo rápido.Thanks, I hope it is something quick.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tooth” translations and entries diente, piño, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
