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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn Italian with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. It is good to be here again. Lucas: Today we are going somewhere very specific. We are going to the dentist. Luna: Oh no. I do not like the dentist. Is it scary? Lucas: It is normal to feel nervous. But knowing the words helps. It gives you control. Luna: That is true. If I can speak, I am less afraid. What is the first thing to say? Lucas: Let us start with the most important phrase. You have pain. Luna: I have pain? How do I say that simply? Lucas: Say this: Ho male a un dente. Luna: Ho male a un dente. That means I have pain in a tooth. Lucas: Exactly. Let me say it slowly so you hear the rhythm. Ho male a un dente. Luna: Ho male a un dente. Okay. I am repeating it. Ho male a un dente. Lucas: Good. Now try it naturally. Just let it flow. Luna: Ho male a un dente. It sounds serious. Like an emergency. Lucas: It is. Because when your tooth hurts, you want help now. So, what do you do next? Luna: I need to see someone. I need to see the doctor? Lucas: Not just any doctor. The specialist. Say: Devo vedere il dentista. Luna: Devo vedere il dentista. I must see the dentist. Lucas: Yes. Devo vedere il dentista. Repeat it for me. Luna: Devo vedere il dentista. Devo vedere il dentista. Lucas: Perfect. You sound very determined. Very professional. Luna: I feel more confident already. But wait. What if I forgot to go before? Lucas: That happens. Many people forget. The dentist will ask when you were last there. Luna: How do I answer that? How do I say 'last time'? Lucas: Use this phrase: Quando è l'ultima volta che ho pulito i denti. Luna: When is the last time that I cleaned my teeth? Lucas: Correct. It is a long sentence, but it is very clear. Listen to the pace. Quando è l'ultima volta che ho pulito i denti. Luna: Quando è l'ultima volta che ho pulito i denti. It feels like a lot of words. Lucas: It is a full thought. Break it down. Quando è l'ultima volta. Then: che ho pulito i denti. Luna: Quando è l'ultima volta. Che ho pulito i denti. Ah, that is easier. Lucas: There you go. Try the whole thing one more time. Luna: Quando è l'ultima volta che ho pulito i denti. Yes. I remember now. Lucas: Excellent. Now, imagine you are in the chair. The dentist looks at your mouth. Luna: And I point to the spot. I say: Il mio dente fa male. Lucas: Yes. My tooth makes pain. Or simply: My tooth hurts. Il mio dente fa male. Luna: Il mio dente fa male. This is shorter than the first one. Lucas: It is direct. It points exactly to the problem. Il mio dente fa male. Luna: Il mio dente fa male. Il mio dente fa male. Got it. Lucas: Finally, you might just need a check-up. Not an emergency. A visit. Luna: How do I ask for a routine appointment? Lucas: Say: Mi serve una visita. Luna: Mi serve una visita. I need a visit. Lucas: Or a check-up. Mi serve una visita. Very polite. Very standard. Luna: Mi serve una visita. It sounds formal. Good for a clinic. Lucas: It is. You are showing respect for their time. Mi serve una visita. Luna: Okay, let us review them all quickly. I want to be sure. Lucas: Go ahead. Start with the pain. Luna: Ho male a un dente. Lucas: Then the action. Luna: Devo vedere il dentista. Lucas: The history. Luna: Quando è l'ultima volta che ho pulito i denti. Lucas: The specific spot. Luna: Il mio dente fa male. Lucas: The request. Luna: Mi serve una visita. Lucas: You did it. All five phrases. You sound ready for any dental appointment. Luna: I still hate the dentist, but I can talk to him now. That is progress. Lucas: That is the goal. Communication reduces fear. And it keeps your teeth healthy. Luna: True. I should probably schedule something soon. Lucas: Maybe after this episode. Practice these phrases today. Luna: I will repeat them while brushing my teeth. Ho male a un dente... no, wait. Lucas: Just practice the clean ones. When you are done, come back and tell us how it went. Luna: I will. Thanks, Lucas. This was helpful. Lucas: Anytime, Luna. Remember, Fexingo is here to help you every step of the way. Luna: See you next time. Bye!