Lente (en. Lens)

len-te

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A transparent material used to focus light.
The lens of my glasses is broken.
Ang lente ng aking salamin ay nabasag.
The second part of a camera that controls the amount of light entering the sensor or film.
I need to replace the lens of my camera.
Kailangan kong palitan ang lente ng aking camera.
An optical device used in various scientific instruments.
The microscope has different lenses for more detailed viewing.
Ang microscope ay may iba't ibang lente para sa mas detalyadong pagtingin.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'lente', meaning 'lens'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

eye lens
A lens worn on the eye, commonly for glasses.
lente ng mata
camera lens
A lens used in cameras for taking pictures.
lente ng camera

Related Words

glass
A type of lens used for viewing bright images.
salamin
optics
The science that studies the motion and properties of light.
optika

Slang Meanings

glance
Just a glance, in my lens, ate looks gorgeous!
Dangan na lang, sa lente ko, ang ganda ni ate!
fuzzy or hairy (referring to a lens clearing)
My lens is fuzzy so don't peek!
Ang aking lente ay balbon kaya huwag kang sisilip!
vision
I need a lens for my vision!
Kailangan ko ng lente para sa aking paningin!