🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

dientes blancos

Pronunciation / Transliteration: djen.tes ˈβlaŋ.kos

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Pearly Whites/ˈpɜːrli waɪts/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"Ella sonrió mostrando sus dientes blancos."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A colloquial term referring to someone's teeth, especially when they are white and healthy.

    "She flashed her pearly whites at the camera, showing off her perfect smile."
  2. 2

    A playful or affectionate way to describe a person's teeth.

    "He always makes sure to brush his teeth twice a day to keep his pearly whites shining."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'pearly whites' is a colloquial expression that emerged in the 20th century, combining 'pearly,' which refers to the lustrous quality of pearls, and 'whites,' a reference to the color of healthy teeth. This phrase reflects a cultural emphasis on dental aesthetics and hygiene.

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