teeth

[/tiːθ/]
nounpl: N/A (plural form of tooth)
dentes
1. hard, white structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing food
She has beautiful white teeth.
Ela tem dentes brancos e bonitos.
2. pointed projections on a gear, saw, or similar object
The teeth of the saw were dull.
Os dentes da serra estavam cegos.
3. projections on a zipper that interlock
The zipper teeth were stuck together.
Os dentes do zíper estavam presos.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, dental hygiene and a bright smile are culturally valued. In Brazil, dental care (odontologia) is a significant aspect of personal grooming. The idiom 'by the skin of one's teeth' is widely understood in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking contexts.
NYC Slang
chompers, pearly whites (informal)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fangstusks (in specific contexts)chompers (informal)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dentes
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
dentes
no significant regional variation
São Paulo
dentes
no significant regional variation
Portugal
dentes
identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

tooth (singular)dentistgumsenamelcavity

Related Idioms & Phrases

by the skin of one's teeth (por pouco)
to get one's teeth into something (entrar de cabeça em algo)
long in the tooth (envelhecido)
scare someone's teeth out (assustar muito)
show one's teeth (mostrar agressividade)
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