Lupe (en. Lupe)

/ˈlu.pe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Instrument used to enlarge the image of an object.

I used a magnifying glass to see the details of the flower.

Usé una lupe para ver los detalles de la flor.

In certain contexts, it refers to a type of lens.

The magnifying glass is essential for jewelers' work.

La lupe es fundamental para el trabajo de los joyeros.

From Latin 'lupa', meaning she-wolf, due to the shape of the instrument.

to look through a magnifying glass

To examine something in more detail.

mirar a través de una lupe

magnifying glass

Term referring to the magnification provided by a magnifying glass.

lupa de aumento

lenticular

A type of lens that can be found in a magnifying glass.

lenticulo

microscope

An instrument that allows you to see much smaller details through magnification.

microcopio

To see something more clearly or in detail.

I have to use the magnifying glass to better understand this problem.

Tengo que usar la lupe para entender mejor este problema.

To emphasize a point.

I am going to put a magnifying glass on this mistake in the report.

Voy a ponerle una lupe a este error en el informe.