What does dientes in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word dientes in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use dientes in Spanish.

The word dientes in Spanish means make a jagged edge, teethe, tooth, prong, tine, clove. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word dientes

make a jagged edge

verbo transitivo (filo, borde: poner dientes)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

teethe

verbo intransitivo (niño: echar dientes)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

tooth

nombre masculino (pieza ósea bucal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El ratón me traerá una moneda porque dejé mi diente debajo la almohada.
The tooth fairy will leave a coin if I leave the tooth under my pillow.

prong, tine

nombre masculino (pieza de utensilio) (fork)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El bistec estaba tan duro que al intentar cortarlo se rompió un diente del tenedor.
The steak was so tough the prong broke as I tried to cut it.

clove

nombre masculino (de ajo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Echa solamente un diente. Si echas más sabe demasiado a ajo.
Add just one clove. If you add more, the garlic taste will be too strong.

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