Spanish Conversation · Level 194
15 words
Spanish word
óptico
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈoptiko/
Meaning
- masculine nounoptician
Example
El óptico me dijo que mis gafas están listas.
The optician told me that my glasses are ready.
More examples
¿Puede el óptico ajustar la montura de estas gafas?
Can the optician adjust the frame of these glasses?
Core concept
Optician working in an optical shop who measures sight and adjusts frames and lenses.
Common phrases
recoger las gafas en el óptico
pick up the glasses at the optician
consejo del óptico
optician's advice
ajuste en el óptico
adjustment at the optician's
Similar words
optometrista: Performs vision tests and determines the correct lens power for prescriptions.
oftalmólogo: Diagnoses and medically treats eye diseases and performs surgical procedures.
Definition in Spanish
Profesional que trabaja en una óptica y se dedica a examinar la vista, asesorar sobre gafas y lentes de contacto y ajustarlos.
Word origin
Borrowed via Latin opticus from Greek optikós 'of seeing', the word in Spanish denotes the profession that handles vision checks and eyewear fitting.
Usage tips
- The phrase ir al óptico commonly means going for a sight test or an adjustment, not merely shopping for frames.
Other meanings
- opticaladjective
Related words
- ópticaoptician's shopnoun