tenazas dentales (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun phrase

Phonetic transcription using International Phonetic Alphabet

/teˈnaθas denˈtales/

How the word is used

"Tenazas dentales" is a term commonly used in the field of dentistry to refer to dental forceps, a type of instrument used for extractions and other dental procedures. This term is more frequently used in written context rather than in oral speech.

Example Sentences

1. Las tenazas dentales son herramientas fundamentales para extraer dientes.

2. Dental forceps are fundamental instruments for extracting teeth.

3. El odontólogo utilizó las tenazas dentales para remover la pieza dental.

4. The dentist used dental forceps to remove the tooth.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Tenazas dentales" is not part of any common idiomatic expressions in Spanish.

Etymology

The word "tenazas" comes from the Latin "tenāx," meaning tenacious or firm. "Dentales" comes from the Latin "dentalis," relating to teeth. Therefore, "tenazas dentales" refers to instruments that firmly grasp teeth.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: pinzas dentales, fórceps dentales
• Antonyms: sinónimos dentales, cucharillas dentales