incisivos
1. The sharp-edged front teeth in the upper and lower jaws, used for cutting and biting food
The dentist examined the patient's incisors to check for cavities.
O dentista examinou os incisivos do paciente para verificar cáries.
2. In anatomy, any of the eight front teeth (four upper and four lower) that are flatter and sharper than molars
Children typically have 20 primary incisors and molars before their permanent teeth come in.
As crianças normalmente têm 20 incisivos e molares primários antes de seus dentes permanentes crescerem.
In Brazilian Portuguese dental care contexts, 'incisivos' is the standard anatomical term. Both in Brazil and the USA, dental health and orthodontics are significant cultural concerns, with straight incisors being considered aesthetically important. The term is primarily used in medical and dental professional settings rather than casual conversation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
show one's incisors - to bare one's teeth in anger or aggression
sharp as incisors - describing something or someone very sharp or keen
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