Anteojos (en. Glasses)

/an-te-o-jos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Optical instrument worn on the face to help see better.
She wears glasses to read books.
Ella usa anteojos para leer los libros.
Lenses that assist people with vision problems.
Glasses are essential for his work as a scientist.
Los anteojos son esenciales para su trabajo como científico.
Device consisting of two lenses, one for each eye, held by a frame.
He bought a new pair of glasses after his eye exam.
Se compró unos anteojos nuevos después de su revisión ocular.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'anteoculus', which means 'in front of the eye'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sunglasses
lenses designed to protect the eyes from sunlight.
anteojos de sol
to take off the glasses
to remove the lenses from the face.
quitarse los anteojos
glasses prescription
optical indication for the manufacture of corrective lenses.
prescripción de anteojos

Related Words

contact lenses
Optical devices placed directly on the surface of the eye.
lentes de contacto
vision
Ability to perceive the environment through light.
visión

Slang Meanings

Glasses.
I have a pair of glasses in the car.
Tengo un par de anteojos en el auto.
Lenses.
I forgot my lenses at home.
Me olvidé de mis lentes en casa.