Visera (en. Visor)

/biˈse.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Part of the hat that extends forward to protect the eyes from the sun.
The visor of my cap helps me see better at the beach.
La visera de mi gorra me ayuda a ver mejor en la playa.
Accessory used in some sports, like baseball, to protect the eyes.
The player adjusted the visor of his cap before entering the field.
El jugador ajustó la visera de su gorra antes de entrar al campo.
Element of some glasses that protects from the sun.
Sunglasses have a visor that blocks UV rays.
Las gafas de sol tienen una visera que bloquea los rayos UV.

Etymology

From Latin 'visera', which comes from 'visus', meaning 'sight'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to cast a shadow
To make something covered or protected from light.
echar sombra
to wear the visor
To protect someone from criticism or a problem.
dar la visera
to have the visor well positioned
To be prepared or ready to face complicated situations.
llevar la visera bien puesta

Related Words

cap
Garment that covers the head, usually has a visor.
gorra
hat
Garment worn on the head, can have different styles of visors.
sombrero
protection
Action of safeguarding something from damage or danger.
protección

Slang Meanings

Trendy visor from caps that is in fashion.
That new visor you bought is really cool.
Esa visera nueva que compraste es muy cool.
To wear a visor in a stylish way.
She always goes out with her visor well positioned and in style.
Ella siempre sale con su visera bien puesta y con estilo.