Spanish word

prismáticos

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾisˈmatikos/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbinoculars

Example

¿Dónde están mis prismáticos?

Where are my binoculars?

Illustration for prismáticos (binoculars)

More examples

¿Has comprado ya prismáticos para la excursión?

Have you already bought binoculars for the trip?

Core concept

Portable optical device with two aligned prisms and eyepieces for distant observation.

Common phrases

  • tener prismáticos

    have binoculars

  • mirar con prismáticos

    look through binoculars

  • comprar prismáticos

    buy binoculars

Similar words

binoculares: Handheld optical instrument with two tubes and lenses to view distant scenes with both eyes.
monóculo: Small single-lens optical aid that magnifies distant objects for viewing with one eye.

Definition in Spanish

Aparato portátil con sistema óptico binocular, usado para observar a distancia detalles que no se ven a simple vista.

Word origin

The Spanish noun is the plural of prismático, ultimately from Greek prismā 'prism', the name highlighting the internal prisms that invert and align the image.

Usage tips

  • Spanish spelling marks the stress with an acute accent: prismáticos has stress on má, pronounced pri-SMÁ-ti-cos.

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