anteojos

ahn-teh-OH-hohs

glasses?vision correction or protection

Also:spectacles?formal or older usage,eyeglasses?general term

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No puedo ver bien sin mis anteojos.

I can't see well without my glasses.

Ella siempre usa anteojos de sol en la playa.

She always wears sunglasses at the beach.

Perdí mis anteojos de lectura en la biblioteca.

I lost my reading glasses at the library.

Just like 'glasses' or 'pants' in English, this word is almost always used in its plural form, even when talking about a single pair.

Even though it ends in 's', the word is masculine. You should use 'los' or 'unos' (e.g., 'los anteojos nuevos').

Mistake: "Using 'el anteojo' to mean a pair of glasses."

Correction: Always say 'los anteojos'. Using the singular form usually refers to a spyglass or telescope in a very technical context.

If you are in Spain, you will hear 'gafas' much more often. In Argentina, Mexico, and Chile, 'anteojos' is very common.

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How do you say 'sunglasses' in Spanish using the word 'anteojos'?

ojeras(bags under the eyes) - noun

ojear(to glance at / to browse) - verb

Can I use 'anteojos' for contact lenses?

No, for contact lenses you should use 'lentes de contacto' or simply 'lentes' in some regions.

Is it 'el anteojo' or 'los anteojos'?

When referring to the things you wear on your face to see, it is almost always 'los anteojos' (plural).