El cepillo de dientes
Example: Siempre llevo mi cepillo de dientes cuando viajo.
Definition
"El cepillo de dientes" is a small brush used for cleaning teeth, typically consisting of a handle and bristles. It helps maintain oral hygiene by removing plaque and food particles from the teeth and gums.
Etymology
The term "el cepillo de dientes" comes from Spanish, where "cepillo" means brush, derived from the Latin word "cippus," meaning a small block or pillar, which evolved to mean brush. "Dientes" means teeth, from Latin "dens". Together, the phrase literally means 'the brush of teeth.'
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"El cepillo de dientes" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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