CICLO FORMATIVO GRADO SUPERIOR PRÓTESIS
WHAT'S YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL? LET'S FIND
WHAT'S YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL? LET'S FIND OUT
¿Cuál es tu nivel de inglés?
http://www.learn4good.com/languages/english_level.htm
http://www.mansioningles.com/pruebanivel/pruebanivel1.htm
http://www.myoxfordenglish.es/test-nivel-ingles-online.aspx
http://www.cambridgeesol.org/test-your-english/index.php/
http://www.aprendeingles.net/portal/testlevel.html
http://www.englishjet.com/english_courses_files/test_level.asp
Aquí encontraréis un montón de recurson online para aprender inglés (diseñados para estuidiante de habla castellana), incluyendo cursos de inglés gratuitos
http://jerez.safa.edu/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=category&id=53:aprender-ingls
http://www.ompersonal.com.ar/
http://www.tolearnenglish.com/
Más páginas web interesantes:
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar
http://www.english-grammar-lessons.com/
http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/
http://www.englishpage.com/
http://www.agendaweb.org/
http://www.mansioningles.com/ejercicios00.htm
http://www.saberingles.com.ar/exercises/index.html
http://www.cuadernodeingles.com/
http://www.nonstopenglish.com/
http://www.learnenglishfeelgood.com/sp/
http://englishonline.sites.uol.com.br/english/basic.htm (ELEMENTARY)
http://www.eslgold.com/grammar/low_intermediate.html (LOW INTERMEDIATE)
http://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/upperint/?cc=global&selLanguage=en (UPPER INTERMEDIATE)
http://www.loescher.it/cupitaly/download/LIU_Tests1.pdf
ENGLISH PHONETICS
English Phonetic Chart
Exercises and explanations (in SPANISH)
General pronunciation rules (in SPANISH)
General pronunciation rules (in English)
Pronunciation exercises
http://international.ouc.bc.ca/pronunciation/
http://www.tolearnenglish.com/cgi2/myexam/index.php?go=13
http://www.tolearnenglish.com/cgi2/myexam/index.php?go=13
http://elguides.cc/speakwell.html?gclid=CMjjydSGpLICFSPHtAodFnUAww (aplicación Android)
http://www.eslgold.com/pronunciation/sounds_distinctions.html (minimal pairs)
http://www.eslgold.com/pronunciation/pronunciation_links.html (pronunciation links)
http://englishforeveryone.org/Topics/Same-Sound.htm
http://esl.about.com/od/speakingenglish/a/pr_shortv.htm
AMERICAN ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION
ON-LINE DICTIONARIES
http://www.hello-world.com/English/dictionary.php?letter=A (English Picture Dictionary)
ON LINE DICTATIONS (ALL LEVELS)
LISTENINGS
http://www.learnenglish.de/ (to learn about British culture and traditions)
http://www.esl-lab.com/
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/listen-and-watch
http://www.carolinebrownlisteninglessons.com/
http://esl.about.com/od/englishlistening/English_Listening_Skills_and_ActivitiesEffective_Listening_Practice.htm
http://www.englishclub.com/listening/
http://www.listenaminute.com/
http://www.multimedia-english.com/contenidos/listado/listenings
http://www.podcastsinenglish.com/index.shtml
http://www.5minuteenglish.com/listening.htm
http://www.agendaweb.org/listening/advanced.html
http://www.talkenglish.com/LessonIndex.aspx
http://www.usingenglish.com/comprehension/
CONVERSATION CARDS
READING COMPREHENSION ALL LEVELS (KEY INCLUDED)
http://www.englishforeveryone.org/Topics/Reading%20Comprehension.htmhttp://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/language_arts/reading_comp/
http://www.rhlschool.com/reading.htm
http://www.miguelmllop.com/practice/intermediate/readingcomprehension/readingcompindex.htm
http://www.miguelmllop.com/practice/intermediate/readingcomprehension/readingcompindex.htm
http://www.usingenglish.com/comprehension/intermediate.html
http://www.agendaweb.org/reading/comprehension_interm2.html
INFINITIVE
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PAST
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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SPANISH
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Be
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Was / Were
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Been
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Ser / Estar
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Beat
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Beat
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Beaten
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Pegar / Golpear
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Become
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Became
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Become
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Llegar a ser
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Begin
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Began
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Begun
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Empezar
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Bite
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Bit
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Bitten
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Morder
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Blow
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Blew
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Blown
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Soplar
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Break
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Broke
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Broken
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Romper
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Bring
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Brought
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Brought
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Traer / Llevar
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Build
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Built
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Built
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Construir
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Burn
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Burnt
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Burnt
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Quemar
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Buy
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Bought
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Bought
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Comprar
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Catch
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Caught
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Caught
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Coger
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Choose
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Chose
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Chosen
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Elegir
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Come
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Came
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Come
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Venir
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Cost
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Cost
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Cost
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Costar
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Cut
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Cut
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Cut
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Cortar
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Do
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Did
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Done
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Hacer
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Draw
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Drew
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Drawn
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Dibujar
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Dream
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Dreamt
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Dreamt
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Soñar
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Drink
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Drank
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Drunk
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Beber
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Drive
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Drove
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Driven
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Conducir
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Eat
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Ate
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Eaten
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Comer
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Fall
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Fell
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Fallen
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Caer
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Feed
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Fed
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Fed
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Alimentar
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Feel
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Felt
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Felt
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Sentir
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Fight
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Fought
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Fought
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Luchar
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Find
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Found
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Found
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Encontar
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Fly
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Flew
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Flown
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Volar
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Forget
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Forgot
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Forgotten
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Olvidar
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Forgive
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Forgave
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Forgiven
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Perdonar
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Freeze
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Froze
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Frozen
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Helar
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Get
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Got
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Got
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Obtener
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Give
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Gave
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Given
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Dar
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Go
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Went
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Gone
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Ir
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Grow
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Grew
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Grown
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Crecer
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Hang
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Hung
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Hung
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Colgar
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Have
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Had
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Had
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Hacer / Tener
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Hear
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Heard
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Heard
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Oir
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Hide
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Hid
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Hidden
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Esconder
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Hit
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Hit
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Hit
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Golpear
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Hold
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Held
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Held
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Sostener
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Hurt
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Hurt
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Hurt
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Herir/Doler
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Keep
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Kept
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Kept
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Guardar
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Know
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Knew
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Known
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Saber
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Lay
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Laid
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Laid
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Colocar
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Lead
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Led
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Led
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Dirigir / Liderar
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Learn
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Learnt
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Learnt
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Aprender
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Leave
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Left
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Left
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Dejar / Abandonar
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Lend
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Lent
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Lent
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Prestar
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Let
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Let
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Let
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Dejar / Permitir
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Lose
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Lost
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Lost
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Perder
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Make
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Made
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Made
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Hacer
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Mean
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Meant
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Meant
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Significar
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Meet
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Met
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Met
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Encontrar
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Pay
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Paid
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Paid
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Pagar
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Put
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Put
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Put
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Poner
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Read
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Read
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Read
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Leer
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Ride
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Rode
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Ridden
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Montar
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Ring
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Rang
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Rung
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Sonar
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Run
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Ran
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Run
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Correr
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Say
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Said
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Said
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Decir
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See
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Saw
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Seen
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Ver
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Sell
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Sold
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Sold
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Vender
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Send
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Sent
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Sent
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Mandar / Enviar
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Set
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Set
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Set
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Poner / Colocar
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Sew
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Sewed
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Sewn
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Coser
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Shake
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Shook
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Shaken
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Sacudir
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Shine
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Shone
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Shone
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Brillar / Relucir
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Shoot
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Shot
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Shot
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Dispar
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Show
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Showed
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Shown
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Mostar
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Shut
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Shut
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Shut
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Cerrar
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Sing
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Sang
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Sung
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Cantar
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Sit
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Sat
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Sat
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Sentarse
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Sleep
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Slept
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Slept
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Dormir
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Smell
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Smelt
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Smelt
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Oler
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Speak
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Spoke
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Spoken
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Hablar
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Spell
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Spelt
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Spelt
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Deletrear
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Spend
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Spent
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Spent
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Gastar
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Spill
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Spilt
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Spilt
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Derramar
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Split
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Split
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Split
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Agrietar / Dividir
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Spoil
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Spoilt
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Spoilt
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Estropear
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Spread
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Spread
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Spread
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Extender
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Stand
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Stood
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Stood
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Estar de pie
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Steal
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Stole
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Stolen
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Robar
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Stick
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Stuck
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Stuck
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Pegar
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Sting
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Stung
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Stung
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Picar / Pinchar
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strike
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Struck
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Struck
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Golpear
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Sweep
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Swept
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Swept
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Barrer
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Swim
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Swam
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Swum
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Nadar
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Take
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Took
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Token
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Coger
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Teach
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Taught
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Taught
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Enseñar
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Tear
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Tore
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Torn
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Rasgar /Romper
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Tell
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Told
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Told
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Explicar
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Think
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Thought
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Thought
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Pensar
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Throw
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Threw
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Thrown
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Lanzar
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Understand
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Understood
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Understood
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Entender
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Wake
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Woke
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Woken
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Despertar
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Wear
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Wore
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Worn
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Vestir
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Win
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Won
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Won
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Ganar
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Write
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Wrote
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Written
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Escribir
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REVISTA DENTAL PRÓTESIS
http://www.consejo-protesicosdentales.org/revista-dental-protesis.php
SALUD BUCAL /MOUTH HEALTHY (English)
http://www.mouthhealthy.org/
PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY
http://www.lafrom.com/prosthetics/index.html
http://www.enexus.com/dental-implant/implant_type.htm
DICCIONARIO PRÓTESIS DENTAL (Español)
http://www.colprodecam.org/profesionales/html-e/formacion/diccionario_protesis_dental.pdf
MEDICAL VOCABULARY (ENGLISH)
http://www.englishclub.com/english-for-work/medical-vocabulary.htm
http://medicalspanish.com/medical-vocabulary/human-body.html
HUMAN BODY VOCABULARY
https://www.google.es/search?q=HUMAN+BODY+VOCABULARY&hl=en&client=firefox-beta&hs=uhc&rls=org.mozilla:es-ES:official&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=ui6WUIrPD8LX0QXA04HgDQ&ved=0CB0QsAQ&biw=840&bih=449
BODY BONES&MUSCLES
http://www.lingolex.com/bodyen.htm
http://staff.tuhsd.k12.az.us/gfoster/standard/bbones.htm
HUMAN FACE (VOCABULARY) *****
http://face-and-emotion.com/dataface/anatomy/cranium.jsp
DICCIONARIO DE LA PRÓTESIS DENTAL
http://www.colprodecam.org/profesionales/html-e/formacion/diccionario_protesis_dental.pdf
VOCABULARIO DENTAL inglés-español
Glosario de términos médicos: Dentista
AAlveolus – alveolo
B
Baby teeth - dientes de leche
Bacteria - bacteria
Bad breath - mal aliento
Bicuspids - premolares
Bite - morder
Bleaching - blanqueamiento
Bleeding gums - sangrado de encías
Block anesthesia - anestesia de bloque
Bbristles - cerdas
Buck teeth - dientes salidos
C
Canine - colmillos
Capillaries - capilares
Capped tooth – funda
Ccavity - caries
Chew - masticar, mascar
Ccosmetic dentistry - odontología cosmética
Crown - corona
D
Damage teeth - dientes dañados
Dental braces - frenillos
Dental cement - cemento dental
Dental cleaning - limpieza dental
Dental floss – hilo dental
Dentist - dentista
Dentition - dentición
Denture - dentadura postiza, prótesis dental
Drill - torno dental
E
Enamel - esmalte
Endodontia - endodoncia
Extraction - extracción
F
False teeth - dentadura postiza, prótesis dental
Filling – empaste
Flossing - usar el hilo dental
Fluoridation – fluorización
Fluoride - flúor
Fforceps - tenazas
Ffront teeth - incisivos, paletos
G
Gargle - hacer gárgaras
Gingivitis - gingivitis
Gum - encía
H
I
Incisors - incisivos, paletos
J
Jacket - funda de diente
Jaw - mandíbula, maxilar
K
L
Lips - labios
Local anesthesia - anestesia local
M
Malocclusion - mordida defectuosa
Maxillofacial - maxilofacial
Molars - molares, muelas
Molar with crooked roots - muela con raíces torcidas
Mouth - boca
Mouth rinse - enjuague bucal
Mouth guard - protector bucal
N
Needle - aguja
Nerve - nervio
Novocain – novocaína
O
Occlusion - oclusión, obstrucción
Odontologist - odontólogo
Odontology - odontología
Oral health - salud oral
Oral hygiene - higiene oral
Orthodontist - ortodoncista
P
Palate - paladar
Periodontal disease - enfermedad periodontal
Periodontist - periodontista
Permanent teeth - dientes permanentes
Plaque - placa bacteriana
Prophylaxis - profilaxis
Prosthesis - prótesis
Pyorrhea - piorrea
Q
R
Resin - resina
Rinse - enjuagar
Root - raíz
S
Saliva – saliva
Scurvy - escorbuto
Sealant - sellante
Sensitive teeth - dientes sensibles
Set of teeth - dentadura
Spit up - escupir
Spittoon - escupidera
Stain - mancha
Syringe - jeringa, jeringuilla
T
Tartar - sarro
Third molar - tercer molar, muela del juicio
Thumb sucking - chuparse el dedo
Tongue - lengua
Tooth - diente
Toothache - dolor de muela
Toothbrush - cepillo de dientes
Toothpaste - pasta de dientes, dentífrico
Toothpick - palillo de dientes, mondadientes
Tooth brushing - cepillado de dientes
Tooth socket - alvéolo
Total anesthesia - anestesia total/general
Tweezers - pinzas
U
V
W
Whitening - blanqueamiento
Wisdom tooth - tercer molar, muela del juicio
X
Y
Z
HUMAN BODY VOCABULARY (+ SPECIFIC)
http://www.melodyshaw.com/files/HumanBodyVocWordsWks1-4.pdf
HUMAN BODY IN SECTIONS VOCABULARY GAME
http://www.softschools.com/science/human_body/vocabulary_games/
DENTAL VOCABULARY (English)
abrasion: loss of
tooth structure caused by a hard toothbrush, poor brushing technique, or
Bruxism (grinding or clenching the teeth).
abscess: an
infection of a tooth, soft tissue or bone
abutment: tooth or
teeth that support a fixed or removable bridge
adhesive
dentistry:
contemporary term for dental restorations that involve "bonding" of
tooth colored composite resin or porcelain fillings to natural teeth
air abrasion: removal
of tooth decay by blasting a tooth with air and abrasive particles, a
relatively new technology that may avoid the need for anesthetic
allergy:
unfavorable systemic response to a foreign substance or drug
alveolar bone: the jaw bone that anchors the
roots of teeth
amalgam: a most
common filling material, also known as "silver fillings", containing
mercury (app 50%), silver, tin, copper and zinc commonly used for fillings in
past years (white "composite" fillings are preferred by most
patients.
analgesia: a state
of pain relief; an agent lessening pain
anesthesia: partial or complete elimination
of pain sensation; numbing a tooth is an example of local anesthesia; general
anesthesia produces partial or complete unconsciousness
anterior teeth: the six
upper or six lower front teeth (canines, laterals & central incisors)
antibiotic: a drug that stops or slows the
growth of bacteria
ANUG: an acronym for
Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis, commonly known as trench mouth or
Vincent's disease, aggravated by stress and/or smoking
apex: the tip of the root of a tooth
apicoectomy: surgical removal of an infected root tip to treat a dead tooth
arch : describes the alignment of the upper
or lower teeth
attrition: loss of
structure due to natural wear
base: cement
placed under a dental restoration to insulate the pulp (nerve chamber)
bicuspid or
pre-molar:
transitional teeth behind the cuspids (canines)
bifurcation
(trifurcation): exposure of the juncture of two (three) roots in
posterior teeth
biopsy: removal
of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination
bite wings: caries
(decay) detection x-rays
bite: relationship of the upper and lower
teeth on closure (occlusion)
black hairy
tongue:
elongated papillae on the tongue, promoting the growth of more microorganisms
block injection:
anesthesia of a nerve trunk that covers a large area of the jaw; a mandibular
block injection produce numbness of the lower jaw, teeth, half the tongue
bonding: adhesive dental restoration
technique; a tooth-colored composite resin to repair and/or change the color or
shape of a tooth
bone resorption: decrease
in bone supporting the roots of teeth; a common result of periodontal (gum
disease), can result in tooth loss if left untreated.
braces: devices used by orthodontists to
gradually reposition teeth to a more favorable alignment
bridge:
stationary dental prosthesis (appliance) fixed to teeth adjacent to a space;
replaces one or more missing teeth, cemented or bonded to supporting teeth or
implants adjacent to the space
bruxism: grinding
or gnashing of the teeth, most commonly while the patient is asleep
bruxomania:
persistent "nervous" grinding of the teeth while the patient is awake
calcium: chemical
element needed for healthy teeth, bones and nerves
calculus: hard
residue that forms on the teeth composed of old plaque and food particles
commonly known as "tarter"
calculus: hard residue, commonly known as
"tarter," that forms on teeth due to inadequate plaque control, often
stained yellow or brown
canker sore: mouth
sore appearing whitish, often with a red halo, of ten to fourteen day duration
canker sore: mouth sore appearing whitish, often
with a red halo, of ten to fourteen day duration
cantilever bridge: fixed
bridge that attaches to adjacent teeth only on one end
cap: common
term for dental crown
caries: tooth
decay or "cavities"
cast or model:
reproduction of oral structures made by pouring plaster or stone into a mold
Cavitron: dental
tool that uses high frequency ultrasonic waves to gently clean teeth
cellulitis: soft
tissue infection causing extensive, hard swelling, a potentially dangerous
condition requiring immediate attention
chart: log of
dental or medical records
clasp: device
that retains a removable partial denture to stationary teeth; can be metal or
acrylic (matches teeth and gums)
cleaning: removal
of plaque and calculus (tarter) from teeth, generally above the gum line;
preventive procedure that is usually done every 6 months (may need to be done
more frequently for some individuals)
composite resin: material composed of plastic
with small glass or ceramic particles; usually cured with filtered light or
chemical catalyst
cosmetic (aesthetic) dentistry: treatments
performed to enhance appearance; not a recognized specialty
CPR
(cardiopulmonary resuscitation): Artificial procedures employed by a rescuer
after cessation of breathing or heart stoppage
Cross bite: reverse
biting relationship of upper and lower teeth; aka "under bite," as in
Class III malocclusuion (prognathic jaw)
crown: (1) the
portion of a tooth above the gum line; (2) dental restoration covering all or
most of the natural tooth
curettage: removal
of diseased tissue from the lining of a periodontal pocket
cusp: mound on
posterior teeth that aids in chewing
cyst: a soft or
hard tissue sac, hard or filled with fluid
decay: destruction of tooth structure caused
by toxins produced by bacteria
deciduous teeth: commonly
called "baby teeth," the first set of (usually) twenty teeth
dental implant: a (usually) titanium cylinder
surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw to provide support for
a dental restoration or appliance
denture: removable
(partial or complete) set of artificial teeth
denturism: the production of dentures
dispensed directly by laboratory technicians
diastema: open
space between teeth
enamel: hard tissue
covering the portion of tooth above the gum line
endodontist: specialist who treats injuries,
diseases and infections of the tooth pulp (nerve chamber)
epidemiology: study of the incidence of
disease in a population
eruption: process of teeth protruding through
the gums
exfoliate: process of shedding deciduous
(baby) teeth
exodontia: practice of dental extractions
explorer: sharp instrument used to detect
decay on the surface of teeth
extraction: removal of a tooth
facing: tooth colored overlay on the visible
portion of a crown; may be acrylic, composite or porcelain
FAGD: Fellowship
Academy of General Dentistry
filling: restoration of lost tooth structure
with metal, porcelain or resin materials
fistula: channel emanating pus from an
infection site; a gum boil
flap surgery: lifting of gum tissue to expose
and clean underlying tooth and bone structures
forceps:
instrument used for removal of teeth
forensic dentistry: practice of gathering
legal evidence for body identification or judicial issues
fossa: valley found on the surface of
posterior teeth
freeway space: distance between the upper and
lower teeth with the lower jaw in rest position
frenectomy: removal or reshaping of thin
muscle tissue that attaches the upper or lower lips to the gum, or the tongue
to the floor of the mouth
full denture: removable dental prosthesis
(appliance) replacing all upper or lower teeth
full mouth
reconstruction: extensive restorations of natural teeth with crowns and or
fixed bridges to manage restorative and bite problems.
general anesthesia: controlled state of unconsciousness,
accompanied by a partial or complete loss of pain sensation, protective
reflexes, and the ability to respond purposefully to physical stimulation or
verbal command
geographic tongue: benign
changes in the usual color and texture of tongue; does not require treatment
gingiva: gum tissue
gingivectomy: surgical
removal of gum tissue
gingivitis:
inflammation of gum tissue
GTR: (guided tissue regeneration) a new
technique for replacing bone tissue
gum boil: See fistula.
gum
recession: exposure of dental roots due to shrinkage of the gums as a result of
abrasion, bone loss from periodontal disease or surgery
halitosis: bad breath of oral or gastrointestinal
origin
Heimlich Maneuver: techinque employed by
rescuer for obstruction of victim's airway
hematoma: swelling of effused blood beneath
tissue surface
HMO or DMO: health
(dental) maintenance organization which specifies a health care (dental)
provider a patient may see. Profitability depends on minimization of treatment.
hydrogen peroxide: disinfecting solution used
in dental irrigation procedures or as mouth rinse
hygienist: dental auxiliary who cleans teeth
and provides patient education; administers local anesthetic, nitrous oxide and
performs periodontal scaling
hyperemia: increased blood flow; may cause
dental sensitivity to temperature and sweets; may precede an abscess
impaction: partial
or completely unexposed tooth that is wedged against another tooth, bone, or
soft tissue, precluding the eruption process
implant: artificial device replacing tooth
root; may anchor an artificial tooth, bridge, or denture
impression: mold
made of the teeth and soft tissues
incision and
drainage:
surgical incision of an abscess to drain suppuration (pus)
infiltration: local anesthetic procedure
effective for upper teeth and soft tissue; placement of anesthetic under the
gum, allowing it to seep into bone
inlay: indirect
- filling made by a dental laboratory that is cemented or bonded into place,
direct - placement of dental composite resin, or porcelaion restoration at
chairside
interocclusal: space between upper and lower
teeth
interproximal: surfaces of adjoining teeth
intraoral camera: a small video camera used to view and
magnify oral conditions; images may be printed
jacket: crown for a front tooth, usually made
of porcelain
laminate: thin plastic or porcelain veneer
produced in a dental laboratory and then bonded to a tooth
laughing gas: nitrous oxide; odorless
inhalation agent that produces relative analgesic (sedation); reduces anxiety
and creates a state of relaxation
local anesthesia: partial or complete
elimination of pain sensation, in the immediate vicinity of its application or
injection
MAGD: Masters Academy
of General Dentistry
malocclusion: "bad bite" or
misalignment of the upper and lower teeth
managed care: program whereby patient-dentist
assignment and dentist reimbursement is administered by a separate, external
organization
mandible: the lower jaw
Maryland
bridge: a bridge that is bonded to the back of the adjacent teeth; requires
minimum tooth reduction
maxilla: the upper jaw
meniscus: capsular cushion between
temporomandibluar joint and glenoid fossa
milk teeth: deciduous (baby) teeth
molars: three back
teeth in each dental quadrant used for grinding food.
moniliasis (thrush): opportunistic fungal
infection after administration of antibiotic; not uncommon in the mouth
mucogingival junction (MGJ): meeting of
thick, protective gingival tissue around the teeth and the friable mucous
lining of the cheeks and lips
nerve (root) canal: dental pulp; the internal
chamber of a tooth
nerve: tissue
that conveys sensation, temperature, position information to the brain
night guard: acrylic
appliance used to prevent wear and temporomandibular damage caused by grinding
or gnashing of the teeth during sleep
nitrous oxide: a gas
used to reduce patient anxiety
Novocain: older brand name for a local
anesthetic, currently replaced by safer, more effective agents
NSAID: non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug,
often used as a dental analgesic
onlay:
laboratory produced restoration covering one or more cusps of a tooth
oral and maxillofacial surgeon: a dental
specialist who manages the diagnosis & surgical treatment of diseases,
injuries, and deformities of the mouth and supporting structures; Requires four
additional years of training after dental school
oral and maxillofacial surgery: surgical
procedures on the mouth including extractions, removal of cysts or tumors, and
repair of fractured jaws
oral cavity: the mouth
oral hygiene: process of maintaining
cleanliness of the teeth and related structures
oral pathologist: dentist specializing in the
study of oral diseases
orthodontics: dental
specialty that treats misalignment of teeth
overbite: vertical
overlap of the front teeth; deep bite
overdenture: denture that fits over residual
roots or dental implants
overjet:
horizontal overlap of the front teeth; protruding front teeth
palate: hard and
soft tissue forming the roof of the mouth
palliative
treatment:
non invasive relief of irritating conditions
parasthesia: a partial loss of sensation; may
be temporary or permanent
partial denture: removable
dental prosthesis (appliance) replacing one or more natural teeth
pathology: study of
disease
pedodontics or
pediatric dentistry: dental specialty focusing on treatment of children
periapical (PA): region at the end of the
roots of teeth
periodontal chart: record
measuring the depth of gum pockets around the teeth along with documenting
sites of associated infection
periodontal surgery: recontouring or esthetic
management of diseased gum and supporting tissue
periodontist: dental
specialist treating the gums and supporting soft and hard tissues retaining
natural teeth and the surgical placement of dental implants
permanent teeth: (usually)
thirty-two adult teeth in a complete dentition
pit: a small defect in the tooth enamel;
junction of four formative lobes of a developing tooth
placebo: inert medication or treatment that
produces psychological benefit
plaque: soft sticky substance that
accumulates on teeth; composed of bacteria and food debris due to inadequate
dental hygiene
pontic: replacement tooth mounted on a fixed
or removal appliance
porcelain crown: all
porcelain restoration covering the coronal portion of tooth (above the gum
line)
porcelain fused to metal (PFM) crown:
restoration with metal coping (for strength) covered by porcelain (for appearance)
porcelain inlay or onlay: tooth-colored
restoration made of porcelain, cemented or bonded in place
porcelain veneers: a thin layer of porcelain,
fabricated by a laboratory) bonded to a natural tooth to replace lost tooth
structure, close spaces, straighten teeth or change color and/or shape
post: thin metal rod inserted into the root
of a tooth after root canal therapy; provides retention for a
"coping" that replaces lost tooth structure and retains crown
post-core: post and buildup to replace lost tooth
structure and retain crown
post-crown: single structure that combines
post-core and crown
PPO or PDO: preferred provider (dental)
organization which a health care (dental) provider may join, offering fee for
service treatment at reduced fees
prognosis: the
anticipated outcome of treatment
prophylaxis: cleaning
of the teeth for the prevention of periodontal disease and tooth decay
prosthesis: an
artificial appliance for the replacement for a body part, tooth or teeth
prosthodontist: dental specialist skilled in
restoring or replacing teeth with fixed or removable prosthesis (appliance),
maintaining proper occlusion; treats facial deformities with artificial
prostheses such as eyes, ears, and noses
pulp cap: a medicated covering over a small
area of exposed pulp tissue
pulp chamber: the center or innermost portion
of the tooth containing the pulp
pulp: the
nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue inside a tooth
pulpitis: inflammation of the pulp; common
cause of toothache
pulpotomy: partial
removal of the pulp tissue
pyorrhea: older term for periodontal (gum)
disease
reimplantation: insertion and temporary
fixation of partially or completely avulsed tooth or teeth, resulting from
traumatic injury
reline: acrylic restoration of denture base
to compensate for bone loss; direct: done at chairside; indirect: in
conjunction with a dental laboratory
restoration: replacement of portion of a
damaged tooth
retained root: partial root structure
remaining in jaw after extraction or fracture of a natural tooth
root canal therapy: process of removing pulp
of a tooth and filling it with an inert material
root canal: common
term for root canal therapy, also the interior space of the tooth root
root resection: removal of a portion of
diseased root structure, retaining the remaining natural tooth
rubber dam: soft
latex sheet used to establish isolation of one or more teeth from contamination
by oral fluids and to keep materials from falling to the back of the throat
saliva ejector: suction
tube placed in the mouth to remove saliva
saliva ejector: suction tube placed in the
mouth to remove saliva
saliva: clear
lubricating fluid in the mouth containing water, enzymes, bacteria, mucus,
viruses, blood cells and undigested food particles
salivary glands: located
under tongue and in cheeks, produce saliva
scaling and root planing: meticulous removal
of plaque and calculus from tooth surfaces
sealants: thin resin material bonded in the
pits and fissures of back teeth for the prevention of decay
secondary dentin:
reparative tooth structure produced by the pulp in response to tooth irritation
sequstrum: loosened spicule of bone pushed to
the surface
sinusitis:
inflammation of the sinus that may mimic dental pain
sleep apnea: the periodic interruption or
delay in breathing during sleep
space maintainer: dental device that holds
the space lost through premature loss of baby teeth
splint: connection of two or more teeth so
they function as a stronger single structure
suppuration: bacterial contamination of
tissue exudate; pus
tartar: common term for dental calculus, a
hard deposit that adheres to teeth; produces rough surface that attracts plaque
third-party provider: insurance company,
union, government agency that pays all or a part of cost of dental treatment
tmd (or tmj disorder): temperomandibular
disorder; term given to condition characterized by facial pain and restricted
ability to open or move the jaw
tmj: the
temporomandibular joint, the point where the lower jaw attaches to the skull
tooth bud: early
embryonic structure that becomes a tooth
tooth whitening: a
chemical or laser process to lighten the color of teeth; can be done with a
professional take-home product or in office in about 1 hour.
topical anesthetic: ointment that produces
mild anesthesia when applied to tissue surface
torus: common bony protuberance on the palate
or lower jaw
transplant: placing a natural tooth in the
empty socket of another tooth
trauma: injury caused by external force,
chemical, temperature extremes, or poor tooth alignment
trench mouth: gum disease characterized by
severe mouth sores and loss of tissue. See ANUG.
unerupted tooth: a tooth that has not pushed
through the gum and assumed its correct position in the dental arch
veneer: plastic or porcelain facing bonded
directly to a tooth to improve its appearance. See laminate.
