Spanish Phrase
Sí, me cepillo los dientes todos los días.
Meaning
This sentence describes a habitual daily action involving personal hygiene. It utilizes the reflexive verb 'cepillarse' to show that the subject is performing the action on themselves, specifically their teeth.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing your daily routine or habits. It is a common response to questions about hygiene or health practices.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sí,mecepillolosdientestodoslosdías
Me cepillo
This is the first-person singular of the reflexive verb 'cepillarse'. The pronoun 'me' indicates the action is done to oneself.
Los dientes
Spanish uses the definite article 'los' (the) for body parts rather than possessive adjectives like 'my' when the owner is clear from the context.
Todos los días
This is a standard adverbial phrase meaning 'every day'. Note that 'días' is masculine, so 'todos' and 'los' must also be masculine.
🗨In Conversation
¿Te cepillas los dientes después de cada comida?
Do you brush your teeth after every meal?
Sí, me cepillo los dientes todos los días.
Yes, I brush my teeth every day.
✕Common Mistakes
Sí, me cepillo mis dientes todos los días.
In Spanish, we use definite articles (los) instead of possessive adjectives (mis) when referring to body parts if the reflexive pronoun is already used.
Sí, cepillo los dientes todos los días.
The reflexive pronoun 'me' is necessary because the action is being performed on oneself.
↔Alternatives
Me lavo los dientes a diario.
I wash my teeth daily.
Suelo cepillarme los dientes cada día.
I usually brush my teeth every day.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish-speaking cultures, dental hygiene is very important, and many people brush their teeth after every single meal, even while at work or school. It is not uncommon to see people carrying small dental kits in their bags for use in public restrooms after lunch.