Vidrios (en. Glasses)

[ˈbi.ðɾjos]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Inorganic, translucent, and brittle substance made from silica.
Window panes are more fragile in winter.
Los vidrios de las ventanas son más frágiles en invierno.
Any object made of glass.
Be careful with those glasses, they could cut you.
Cuidado con esos vidrios, podrían cortarte.
Material used in the manufacture of bottles and containers.
Drinks are sold in glass bottles and cans.
Las bebidas se venden en vidrios y latas.

Etymology

From Old Spanish 'vidrio', from Latin 'vitrum'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Broken glass
Fragments of glass left after breaking an object.
vidrios rotos
To show off
To boast or show off something.
echar vidrios

Related Words

Crystal
Material similar to glass, but purer and more translucent.
cristal
Bottle
Glass container used for liquids.
botella
Window
Opening in a wall with glass that allows light to enter.
ventana

Slang Meanings

To see through the eyes after consuming substances.
After a few drinks, I can no longer see the glasses well.
Después de unas copas, ya no veo bien los vidrios.
To enhance the visual effects of something (in terms of drugs).
This stimulus makes everything look brighter through the glasses.
Este estímulo hace que todo se vea más brillante a través de los vidrios.