A1 Collocation Neutral

Cepillarse los dientes.

To brush one's teeth.

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Meaning

To clean one's teeth with a toothbrush.

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Cultural Background

It is very common to say 'lavarse los dientes' instead of 'cepillarse'. Both 'cepillarse' and 'lavarse' are used equally in daily life.

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Reflexive usage

Always include the reflexive pronoun when talking about your own body parts.

Meaning

To clean one's teeth with a toothbrush.

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Reflexive usage

Always include the reflexive pronoun when talking about your own body parts.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Yo ____ los dientes cada mañana.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: me cepillo

Reflexive verb required for the subject 'Yo'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Yo ____ los dientes cada mañana.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: me cepillo

Reflexive verb required for the subject 'Yo'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is grammatically understandable but sounds unnatural. Use 'Me cepillo los dientes'.

Related Phrases

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Lavarse los dientes

synonym

To wash/clean teeth

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