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"Muelas" is a form of "moler", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to grind". "Diente" is a form of "diente", a noun which is often translated as "tooth". Learn more about the difference between "muelas" and "diente" below.
moler(
moh
-
lehr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
c. to crush
Muelen hielo y le agregan diferentes sabores.They crush ice and add different flavors to it.
2. (to squash)
3. (to chop up)
a. to grind (meat) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Lo mejor es moler la carne uno mismo en casa.It's best if you grind the meat yourself at home.
b. to mince (meat) (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Antes de moler la carne, déjala 30 minutos en el congelador.Before mincing the meat, leave it in the freezer for 30 minutes.
4. (colloquial) (to exhaust)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. to wear out
Tengo un sentimiento que esta caminata nos va a moler.I have a feeling this hike is going to wear us out.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to go on
Siempre moliendo con que no le gusta la comida.Always going on about how he doesn't like the food.
el diente(
dyehn
-
teh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
