el colmillo
-the canine
See the entry for colmillo.

colmillo

el colmillo(
kohl
-
mee
-
yoh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. canine
Tus molares son importantes para moler la comida y tus colmillos son importantes para hacerla trizas.Your molars are important for grinding food and your canines are important for tearing it.
b. eyetooth
El dentista le dijo a Juan que tenía una caries en el colmillo derecho.The dentist told Juan that he had a cavity in his right eyetooth.
a. fang
Si un perro te enseña los colmillos, es mejor alejarte de él.If a dog bares its fangs, it's better to stay away from it.
b. tusk
Los elefantes están en peligro porque los cazadores furtivos siguen cazándolos por el marfil de sus colmillos.Elephants are in danger because poachers are still hunting them for the ivory in their tusks.
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