Dentadas

Dentadas is the feminine plural form of the adjective dentado/dentada in Spanish and Portuguese. It is used to describe objects or surfaces that present tooth-like projections or a serrated edge, equivalent to the English terms toothed or serrated.

Etymology: the term comes from Latin dens, dent- meaning “tooth.” In Iberian languages, dentado and dentada form the feminine plural dentadas when referring to feminine nouns, preserving the idea of tooth-like features.

Usage and domains: in botany, dentadas commonly describes leaves with dentate margins or other plant structures that show tooth-like serrations. In zoology and paleontology, the term can refer to dentate teeth, scales, or shell outlines that are notched or serrated. In architecture and decorative arts, dentadas describes sawtooth or serrated motifs used in moldings and ornamental borders. The term is also used in geology and archaeology to characterize surfaces or artifacts with tooth-like indentations.

See also: dentate, serrate. Note: translations vary by language; in English, “toothed” or “serrated” are common equivalents.