Anteojo (en. Glasses)

/anteˈoxo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Object used to correct vision problems.

She wears glasses to read better.

Ella usa anteojos para leer mejor.

Lenses worn in front of the eyes.

Sunglasses protect the eyes from bright light.

Los anteojos de sol protegen los ojos de la luz intensa.

Optical instrument in general.

A lens can be used for both near and far vision.

Un anteojo puede ser usado tanto para ver de cerca como de lejos.

From the Latin 'ante oculos', which means 'in front of the eyes'.

sunglasses

Lenses used to protect the eyes from solar radiation.

anteojos de sol

to take off one's glasses

Act of removing the lenses.

quitarse los anteojos

prescribed glasses

Lenses adapted to an individual's optical prescription.

anteojos recetados

glasses

Lenses that are used to correct vision or protect the eyes.

gafas

lunettes

French word that means the same as glasses.

lunettes

lenses

Optical elements that can be used in glasses.

lentes

Sunglasses

I wear my glasses because it’s very sunny.

Llevo mis anteojos porque está muy soleado.

Lenses

My lenses are a bit scratched.

Mis lentes están un poco rayados.