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"Pasta dentífrica" is a noun which is often translated as "toothpaste", and "dentífrico" is a noun which is also often translated as "toothpaste". Learn more about the difference between "pasta dentífrica" and "dentífrico" below.
la pasta dentífrica(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (general)
a. toothpaste
El dentista me recomendó una pasta dentífrica que es buena para las encías.My dentist recommended a toothpaste that is good for your gums.
el dentífrico(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (general)
a. toothpaste
El dentífrico que utilizo limpia y blanquea los dientes.The toothpaste I use cleans and whitens teeth.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (general)
a. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
Mi pasta dentífrica favorita es la que tiene sabor a menta.My favorite toothpaste is the one flavored with mint.
El gel dentífrico no deja restos entre los dientes.Tooth gel doesn't leave any residue between your teeth.
