carillas
/kaɾiʝas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "veneers" is translated into Spanish as carillas.
carillas refers to the thin shells of porcelain or composite placed over teeth to improve their appearance.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is carilla.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾiʝas/
Did you know?
- The word carillas comes from the same root as 'carilla' or 'carilla de madera', which refers to a thin strip or veneer used in woodworking.
- The diminutive form carillitas is often used by dentists to make the procedure sound less intimidating or more delicate to the patient.
- In some Latin American countries, a dentist using the word carillas might actually be referring to fundas, which are full crowns that cover the entire tooth rather than just a thin shell.
Examples in context
- Hola, ¿tiene usted experiencia en colocación de carillas dentales?Hello, do you have experience in placing veneers?
- ¿Sabías que mi hermana se puso carillas y mejoró mucho su sonrisa?Did you know my sister got veneers and greatly improved her smile?
- Me quiero poner carillas de porcelana.I want to get porcelain veneers.
- Las carillas cambian mucho la sonrisa.Veneers change a smile a lot.
- Me puse carillas de porcelana.I got porcelain veneers.
- ¿Cuánto cuestan las carillas?How much do veneers cost?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking about dental aesthetics at a cafe.
- AlejandroTu sonrisa se ve increíble, Sofía.Your smile looks amazing, Sofía.
- SofíaGracias, me puse unas carillas nuevas.Thanks, I got some new veneers.
- Alejandro¿Son de porcelana?Are they porcelain?
- SofíaSí, y me encantan.Yes, and I love them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
