hilo dental

[ˈilo ð̞ẽn̪ˈt̪al]

/[ˈilo ð̞ẽn̪ˈt̪al]/ noun

The verdict

“hilo dental” is uncommon Spanish (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
11
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Filamento de teflón usado para la higiene dental.

Key facts for hilo dental
PropertyValue
Headwordhilo dental
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈilo ð̞ẽn̪ˈt̪al]
Letters11
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “hilo dental” sits in Spanish frequency

hilo dental falls outside the top-100,000 ranked Spanish words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

hilo dental is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈilo ð̞ẽn̪ˈt̪al]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

hilo dental doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, a sign its spelling follows regular Spanish conventions. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is hilo dental, spelled H-I-L-O- -D-E-N-T-A-L.

Definition

  1. 1
    Filamento de teflón usado para la higiene dental.
  2. 2
    Nombre dado a la prenda denominada tanga.

Synonyms

seda dental

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "hilo dental"?
"hilo dental" is spelled H-I-L-O- -D-E-N-T-A-L. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈilo ð̞ẽn̪ˈt̪al].
What does "hilo dental" mean?
As a noun, "hilo dental" means: Filamento de teflón usado para la higiene dental.
How do you pronounce "hilo dental"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "hilo dental" is [ˈilo ð̞ẽn̪ˈt̪al]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "hilo dental" come from?
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Using “hilo dental”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is H-I-L-O- -D-E-N-T-A-L - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈilo ð̞ẽn̪ˈt̪al] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list