Spanish Conversation · Level 124
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Spanish word
anteojos
Pronunciation
IPA/anteˈoxos/
Meaning
- masculine nounglasses
Example
¿Dónde están mis anteojos?
Where are my glasses?
More examples
Siempre me pongo los anteojos antes de conducir.
I always put on my glasses before driving.
Core concept
Pair of framed lenses positioned before the eyes.
Common phrases
ponerse anteojos
put on one's glasses
quitarse anteojos
take one's glasses off
anteojos de sol
sunglasses
Similar words
gafas: Eyeglasses with a frame that sit on the nose and ears to correct sight.
lentes: Transparent lenses that correct vision, commonly used to refer to the lens elements themselves.
espejuelos: Small eyeglasses with compact frames and lenses that sit close to the face.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para las gafas, es decir, piezas ópticas con lentes en una montura que se colocan delante de los ojos para mejorar la visión o protegerlos; habitualmente en plural.
Word origin
From Spanish ante 'before' + ojos 'eyes', ultimately from Latin ante and oculus, originally meaning an object placed before the eyes.
Usage tips
- Used commonly in Latin America while Spain favors gafas and speakers often say lentes colloquially, and the noun normally appears in the plural even for a single pair.