Pupilas (en. Pupils)

/puˈpilas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

An opening in the eye that regulates the amount of light that enters.

The pupils dilate in the darkness.

Las pupilas se dilatan en la oscuridad.

It also refers to the eyes in a poetic or metaphorical sense.

Her pupils shone with emotion.

Sus pupilas brillaban con emoción.

The visible part of the eye that reflects emotions and moods.

James's pupils showed his surprise.

Las pupilas de James mostraban su sorpresa.

From Latin 'pupilla', diminutive of 'pupa', meaning 'little doll' or 'little eye'.

To see with the eyes of the pupils

To understand or appreciate something deeply.

Ver con los ojos de las pupilas

Pupils that shine

It refers to the expression of joy or emotion in the eyes.

Pupilas que brillan

To have cat-like pupils

To have very expressive and striking eyes.

Tener pupilas de gato

iris

Part of the eye that surrounds the pupil and gives it color.

iris

notch

An opening or cut similar to a pupil in other contexts.

escotadura

vision

The ability to see, related to the function of the pupils.

visión

Intense and seductive gaze.

She has hypnotizing pupils.

Ella tiene unas pupilas que hipnotizan.

Expression of surprise or admiration.

When she saw the gift, her pupils enlarged.

Cuando vio el regalo, sus pupilas se agrandaron.