A1
Collocation
Neutral
Meaning
To clean one's teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste.
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Cultural Background
Brushing teeth after lunch at work is very common. Similar to Brazil, but less common to brush in public restrooms.
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Don't translate literally
Don't use 'wash'. Always use 'escovar'.
Meaning
To clean one's teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste.
💡
Don't translate literally
Don't use 'wash'. Always use 'escovar'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Eu preciso _____ os dentes.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: escovar
Escovar is the correct verb for teeth.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the sentence.
Fill Blank
A1
Eu preciso _____ os dentes.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: escovar
Escovar is the correct verb for teeth.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it sounds unnatural.
Related Phrases
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Pasta de dente
builds onToothpaste
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Escova de dente
builds onToothbrush
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