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"Glasses (eyeglasses)" in Spanish: lentes
los lentes
Note: ES: las gafas
Eyeglasses are los lentes in much of Latin America. They are masculine plural. Spain usually says las gafas, not lentes.
Morning rush
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How to pronounce lentes
Say it
LEN-tehs
/ˈlen.tes/
LEN-tehs. Stress LEN. Two clear syllables.
"Glasses (eyeglasses)" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| los lentes | glasses / eyeglasses Common in Latin America. | Common in Latin America. |
| las gafas | glasses Usual word in Spain. | Usual word in Spain. |
| los lentes de sol | sunglasses Sun protection. | Sun protection. |
| ponerte los lentes | to put on your glasses Getting ready to read. | Getting ready to read. |
How to use lentes in real life
- 1Morning rush
No encuentro mis lentes.
I can't find my glasses.
Mis lentes for your own pair.
- 2At the optician
Necesito lentes nuevos este año.
I need new glasses this year.
Lentes nuevos after an eye exam.
- 3Reading
Ponte los lentes para leer.
Put on your glasses to read.
Ponte los lentes before reading.
Mistakes English speakers make with lentes
Incorrect: Las lentes están rotas.
Correct: Los lentes están rotos.
In Latin America, say los lentes (masculine).
Incorrect: Olvidé mis glasses.
Correct: Olvidé mis lentes.
Use lentes, not English glasses.
Good to know
Lentes is everyday Latin American Spanish for eyeglasses. In Spain, gafas is more common.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Looking for glasses before leaving
ChatPal
¿Dónde dejaste los lentes?
Where did you leave the glasses?
You
Mis lentes están sobre la mesa.
My glasses are on the table.
ChatPal
Bien. Ya puedes leer el mapa.
Good. Now you can read the map.
You
Gracias. Salimos en un minuto.
Thanks. We leave in a minute.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Glasses (eyeglasses)" in Spanish
Are lentes masculine or feminine?
Masculine plural: los lentes.
Do people in Spain say lentes?
Less often. Spain usually says gafas.
How do you pronounce lentes?
LEN-tehs. Stress the first syllable.
How do I say sunglasses?
Los lentes de sol.
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