odontologo
odontólogo with stress marks
odontologist; dentist
Usage Note
Odontologo is borrowed from Spanish 'odontólogo' and is a formal term for a dental specialist. In everyday speech Filipinos more commonly say 'dentista', while 'odontologo' appears in formal medical and legal documents.
Examples
" Pumunta ako sa odontologo. "
Natural Translation
I went to the odontologist.
Literal Translation
Went I to odontologist.
" Pumunta siya sa odontologo upang ipasuri ang kanyang ngipin. "
Natural Translation
He/she went to the odontologist to have his/her teeth checked.
Literal Translation
Went he/she to odontologist to have-checked the his/her tooth.
" Ayon sa odontologo, kailangan kong magpalinis ng ngipin nang dalawang beses sa isang taon upang maiwasan ang mas malubhang problema. "
Natural Translation
According to the odontologist, I need to have my teeth cleaned twice a year to avoid more serious problems.
Literal Translation
According to odontologist, need I to-have-cleaned of tooth for two times in one year to avoid the more serious problem.
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