Espejuelos (en. Glasses)

/espeˈxwelos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Optical objects placed on the nose to correct vision.

My glasses help me see better when I read.

Mis espejuelos me ayudan a ver mejor cuando leo.

Accessory that can be used for eye protection.

I wore my glasses while working in the lab.

Usé mis espejuelos mientras trabajaba en el laboratorio.

Style of glasses that has become popular in fashion.

She wears oversized glasses that are very fashionable.

Ella lleva espejuelos de gran tamaño que están muy de moda.

From Latin 'speculum', meaning mirror.

sunglasses

Dark glasses used to protect the eyes from the sun.

espejuelos de sol

to break the glasses

To break or damage the glasses.

romper los espejuelos

bifocal glasses

Glasses that allow seeing at different distances.

espejuelos bifocales

lenses

Optical elements used to improve vision or create visual effects.

lentes

sunglasses

Glasses designed to protect the eyes from sunlight.

gafas de sol

eyeglasses

Synonym for glasses, specifically in some countries.

anteojos

More informal term for glasses, often used in a relaxed context.

I’m going to look for my glasses to go to the beach.

Voy a buscar mis espejuelos para salir a la playa.

Used in some regions to refer to glasses in a fun way.

They call big, colorful glasses 'espejuelos'.

Le dicen 'espejuelos' a las gafas grandes y coloridas.