Diente in english
pronunciation: tuθ part of speech: noun
diente = tooth [teeth, -pl.] ; tine.
Example: An enquirer who asks 'Have you anything on energy?' or 'What have you got on teeth?' is easy to help.Example: In the American style, one cuts the food by holding the knife in the right hand and the fork in the left hand with the fork tines piercing the food to secure it on the plate.more:
» a caballo regalado no le mires el diente = never look a gift horse in the mouth ; beggars can't be choosers ; beggars can't be choosy .
Example: There's an old saying, 'never look a gift horse in the mouth,' but in the world of freebie hunting this is not always a good policy. Example: I'll take any love you think you can spare -- beggars can't be choosers. Example: They aren't exactly cheap nor are they exactly what I have been looking for but as they say beggars can't be choosy.» apretar los dientes = grind + Posesivo + teeth ; grit + Posesivo + teeth ; set + Posesivo + teeth .
Example: He's also more likely to grind his teeth if he drools or talks in his sleep. Example: Despite hating false flattery, she grits her teeth and bows her head to the people who think they are her social superiors because she wants the best future for her family. Example: Every time she set her teeth and clenched her hands, determined to think calmly and to reason out the 'for' and 'against,' her mind wandered away again.» armado hasta los dientes = heavily armed .
Example: Rebels armed with anti-aircraft guns and Soviet rifles were outgunned by the heavily armed pro-Gadhafi forces.» armarse hasta los dientes = be armed to the teeth .
Example: These pirates are armed to the teeth, ruthless and desperate, but claim to adhere to their own code of conduct.» arrancar con los dientes = bite off .
Example: And during the rescue attempt, the frightened pooch bit off most of the officer's left ear.» cepillarse los dientes = brush + Posesivo + teeth ; clean teeth .
Example: We also spend a certain amount of time each day dealing with our bodily functions, bathing, washing, brushing our teeth and so on. Example: Many people don't brush their tongues, but keeping it clean is as crucial as it is to clean one's teeth.» cepillo de dientes = toothbrush .
Example: The author examines the composition of plaque and describes how to remove it with the use of a toothbrush and dental floss.» cepillo de dientes eléctrico = electric toothbrush .
Example: She has been using an electric toothbrush for more than seven years, and has been impressed with the results.» clavarle los dientes a = sink + Posesivo + teeth into .
Example: So Carmilla lowered her head and slowly, slowly, like a lover's kiss, sank her teeth into Laura's neck.» con dientes = toothed .
Example: In their most essential form, gears are round, toothed devices enabling the conversion of engine speed into torque.» con dientes de conejo = buck-toothed .
Example: Classic examples of this technique are Jim Woodring's dream-like, wordless adventures of 'Frank,' the buck-toothed cat.» con dientes de sierra = serrated .
Example: Parts of the plate were toned by roughening it with a serrated rocker, the tone then being graded by burnishing.» con dientes salidos = buck-toothed .
Example: Classic examples of this technique are Jim Woodring's dream-like, wordless adventures of 'Frank,' the buck-toothed cat.» darse con un canto en los dientes = count + Reflexivo + lucky ; think + Reflexivo + lucky ; consider + Reflexivo + lucky ; cut + a fat hog (in the ass) .
Example: Yet Mills & Boon editors admit that if they can find three or four really good new writers a year they count themselves lucky. Example: Cheryl will no doubt be thinking herself lucky that she hasn't got a custodial sentence. Example: Steinhagen considered herself lucky because she had a clear notion of what her host country expected of her and encountered few surprises. Example: Nobody is so dumb that they don't see that the Federal Government employees at every level have been cut a fat hog -- good salaries, no layoffs.» decir entre dientes = say under + Posesivo + breath .
Example: 'Rhinoceros!' she said under her breath, shaking her head.» de dientes de sable = sabre-toothed .
Example: Recently, National Geographic had an article on a dog-sized, sabre-toothed animal discovered in Brazil.» de dientes finos = fine-tooth(ed) .
Example: Fine-tooth carders are best for delicate and fine fibers like angora, alpaca, and fine wools like merino.» de dientes grandes = large-toothed .
Example: Overall, the steering wheel is in good condition but the leather cover appears to have been chewed on by a large-toothed animal.» de dientes largos = long-toothed .
Example: Daily combing and brushing using a long-toothed comb will allow you to regularly inspect for ticks, too.» de dientes separados = gap-toothed ; gap-toothed .
Example: While not the picture of classic beauty, the gap-toothed look succeeds for some. Example: While not the picture of classic beauty, the gap-toothed look succeeds for some.» defender con uñas y dientes = fight + tooth and nail to defend .
Example: I know folk are very passionate about politics and can fight tooth and nail to defend their particular ideological stance.» diente canino = cuspid ; canine tooth .
Example: Canine teeth, otherwise known as cuspids, each possess a single cusp, while premolars, otherwise known as bicuspids, possess two each. Example: Your canine teeth are the pointy ones next to your front teeth.» diente de ajo = garlic clove ; clove of garlic .
Example: Garlic cloves continue to be used by aficionados as a remedy for digestive disorders and fungal infections such as thrush. Example: In general, a stronger tasting clove of garlic has more sulphur content and hence more medicinal value.» diente delantero = front tooth .
Example: Your canine teeth are the pointy ones next to your front teeth.» diente de leche = milk tooth .
Example: My son had his milk teeth removed and the doctor did it in a jiffy and my son didn't even realise.» diente de león = dandelion ; swine's snout .
Example: His 1997 photographic exhibition had the title 'Manure, nettles, and dandelions'. Example: Swine's snout was, during the Victorian period, the popular name for the dandelion, commonly used in salads .» diente impactado = impacted tooth .
Example: Dental problems with molar teeth generally take the form of an impacted tooth.» diente molar = molar tooth .
Example: Dental problems with molar teeth generally take the form of an impacted tooth.» dientes + castañear = teeth + chatter ; teeth + rattle .
Example: His teeth chattered, and he turned pale with fear. Example: I merely boxed her ears soundly and shook her until her teeth rattled -- it's the only way to deal with hysterical women.» dientes + castañetear = teeth + rattle ; teeth + chatter .
Example: I merely boxed her ears soundly and shook her until her teeth rattled -- it's the only way to deal with hysterical women. Example: His teeth chattered, and he turned pale with fear.» dientes + chasquear = teeth + rattle ; teeth + chatter .
Example: I merely boxed her ears soundly and shook her until her teeth rattled -- it's the only way to deal with hysterical women. Example: His teeth chattered, and he turned pale with fear.» dientes de caballo = horse teeth .
Example: The dentist joked with him about his 'horse teeth' and told him that they were as securely moored as tree roots.» dientes mellados = gapped teeth .
Example: With the rise in popularity of gapped teeth, some people are undergoing procedures to get a gap between their teeth.» dientes separados = gapped teeth .
Example: With the rise in popularity of gapped teeth, some people are undergoing procedures to get a gap between their teeth.» disolver + los dientes = take + the skin off your teeth .
Example: The coffee was so strong it would take the skin off your teeth.» echar los dientes = cut + Posesivo + teeth ; teeth .
Example: 'Is he cutting his teeth?' 'Yes,' murmured Fenichka, 'he has cut four teeth already and now the gums are swollen again = "¿Le están saliendo los dientes? "Si," murmuró Fenichka, "le han salido cuatro dientes de momento y ahora las encías están de nuevo inflamadas. Example: She was five months on Friday and is starting toteeth now.
» enseñar los dientes = show + Posesivo + teeth [En señal de amenaza y/o defensa] ; bare + Posesivo + teeth [En señal de amenaza y/o defensa] .
Example: Wind raged over the sea; waves snarled and showed their teeth. Example: He kept his eyes on Aethon and bared his teeth in a silent snarl as he allowed himself to be led backward.» hablar entre dientes = mumble ; mutter ; mutter under + Posesivo + breath .
Example: The young librarian was not accustomed to seeing the head of reference red-faced with mute anger or the head of technical services mumbling uncontrollably to himself. Example: We would laugh and mutter that in his case the cap fitted. Example: 'I don't doubt it,' Jonathon muttered drily under his breath.» hablar entre dientes sin ser entendido = mumble .
Example: The young librarian was not accustomed to seeing the head of reference red-faced with mute anger or the head of technical services mumbling uncontrollably to himself.» hincarle el diente a = get + Posesivo + teeth into ; dig into ; tuck into ; sink + Posesivo + teeth into ; sink + Posesivo + teeth into ; lace into .
Example: Once he's got his teeth into something, he just won't let go. Example: As I sipped my ice cold water and dug into the salad I had the feeling I was being watched. Example: I enjoyed seeing everyone so happy sharing their stories and tucking into the food and drink we laid on for the 40 or so people who had come. Example: So Carmilla lowered her head and slowly, slowly, like a lover's kiss, sank her teeth into Laura's neck. Example: She was a teacher before she sank her teeth into writing. Example: The stray cat would lace into the food like a bulimic, but any sudden movement or noise caused panic and a zippy departure.» lavarse los dientes = clean teeth .
Example: Many people don't brush their tongues, but keeping it clean is as crucial as it is to clean one's teeth.» limpiarse los dientes con hilo dental = floss + Posesivo + teeth .
Example: Candy presents serious problems of dental decay for the handicapped child who may not be able to brush and floss his teeth thoroughly.» luchar con uñas y dientes = fight + tooth and nail ; fight + hand to hand .
Example: In fact, it was the right-wing that fought tooth and nail against those who sought to outlaw child labor in this country. Example: Sgt. Joe Harris and a cornered burglar fought hand-to-hand in the struggle leading to their deaths from gunshot wounds.» mostrar los dientes = show + Posesivo + teeth [En señal de amenaza y/o defensa] ; bare + Posesivo + teeth [En señal de amenaza y/o defensa] .
Example: Wind raged over the sea; waves snarled and showed their teeth. Example: He kept his eyes on Aethon and bared his teeth in a silent snarl as he allowed himself to be led backward.» ojo por ojo, diente por diente = tit-for-tat .
Example: The evolution of reciprocal altruism is discussed, with particular reference to the tit-for-tat strategy.» ojo por ojo y diente por diente = an eye for an eye (and a tooth for a tooth) .
Example: An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth has brought Israel and Gaza to the edge of destruction.» palillo de dientes = toothpick .
Example: If you have runny nail polish, pour some onto a paper plate, add a bit of flour and stir it up with something like a toothpick.» pasta de dientes = toothpaste .
Example: In Experiment 1, 108 undergraduates were presented with information about risks associated with different brands of tires and toothpaste.» pasta de dientes con flúor = fluoride toothpaste .
Example: The author describes how the first fluoride toothpaste was developed.» peine de dientes finos y espesos = fine-tooth(ed) comb .
Example: Even when you've blasted head lice with a cocktail of chemicals and raked out their eggs with a fine-tooth comb, they'll turn up again out of nowhere.» perder un diente = lose + a tooth .
Example: A popular old wives' tale holds that for every baby a woman has, she is bound to lose a tooth.» pinzas de dientes serrados = alligator clip ; alligator clip .
Example: An alligator clip electrode was attached to the tooth to be stimulated. Example: First we had to clip the crocodile clips to the light bulb holder and light bulb.» ponerle a Alguien los dientes largos = make + Nombre + green with envy .
Example: For those who wish to get the girl back then do not aim to make her green with envy by finding a new lover.» rechinamiento de (los) dientes = tooth grinding .
Example: Chronic tooth grinding, called bruxism, can cause micro-cracks in the enamel, making teeth more susceptible to decay, and even wear down the pointed surfaces of molars.» rechinar de dientes = gnashing of teeth ; grinding of teeth ; teeth grinding .
Example: One of the Bible's most striking references is that Hell is a place where 'there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth'. Example: The inherent condescension of this passage will probably cause much grinding of the teeth of the county library staff members present at the meeting. Example: Teeth grinding is clinically referred to as bruxism.» rechinar los dientes = gnash + Posesivo + teeth ; grind + Posesivo + teeth .
Example: According to the girl and her mother, she had before treatment been suffering from abdominal pain, gnashing her teeth, vaginal itching, and diarrhoea from time to time. Example: He's also more likely to grind his teeth if he drools or talks in his sleep.» reírse entre dientes = chuckle .
Example: When children bounce on mother's knee to a song or a nursery rhyme and maybe when they chuckle at special words, names, and puns, they are responding to the texture and rhythm of sounds.» salir los dientes = cut + Posesivo + teeth ; teething ; teeth .
Example: 'Is he cutting his teeth?' 'Yes,' murmured Fenichka, 'he has cut four teeth already and now the gums are swollen again = "¿Le están saliendo los dientes? "Si," murmuró Fenichka, "le han salido cuatro dientes de momento y ahora las encías están de nuevo inflamadas. Example: I do think teething is the most likely cause of her fussiness, but I don't want to be one of those mums who blames it all on teething. Example: She was five months on Friday and is starting toteeth now.
» sin dientes = toothless .
Example: The earliest known fossil of a toothless bird that flew across the skies 120 million years ago has been dug up by scientists.» tigre dientes de sable = sabre-toothed tiger .
Example: Sabre-toothed tigers are some of the best known and most popular of ice age animals.