escovar os dentes
to brush one's teeth
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/es.ko.ˈvaɾ us ˈdẽ.tʃis/
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Cultural Note
Brazilians are known for excellent dental hygiene. It is very common to bring a toothbrush to work or school and brush after lunch. Many Brazilians carry a small dental kit in their bags. In Portugal, 'lavar os dentes' is the more common expression instead of 'escovar os dentes.'
📝 Example Sentences
Escove os dentes antes de dormir.
Brush your teeth before going to bed.
As crianças ainda não escovaram os dentes.
The children haven't brushed their teeth yet.
Eu sempre escovo os dentes depois do almoço.
I always brush my teeth after lunch.