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anteojos

ahn-teh-OH-hohs/anteˈoxos/

“anteojos” means “glasses” in Spanish (vision correction or protection).

glasses

Also: spectacles, eyeglasses
NounmA1
Latin AmericaSpain
A pair of classic black-framed eyeglasses resting on a solid pastel background.

📝 In Action

No puedo ver bien sin mis anteojos.

A1

I can't see well without my glasses.

Ella siempre usa anteojos de sol en la playa.

A1

She always wears sunglasses at the beach.

Perdí mis anteojos de lectura en la biblioteca.

A2

I lost my reading glasses at the library.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • gafas (glasses (more common in Spain))
  • lentes (lenses/glasses)

Common Collocations

  • anteojos de sol – sunglasses
  • anteojos de lectura – reading glasses
  • ponerse los anteojos – to put on one's glasses

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "anteojos" in Spanish:

eyeglasses→glasses→spectacles→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: anteojos

Question 1 of 2

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

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
ojo(eye) — Noun
ojeras(bags under the eyes) — Noun
ojear(to glance at / to browse) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
enojosrojosdespojos
📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish words 'ante' (before/in front of) and 'ojos' (eyes). It literally means 'in front of the eyes'.

First recorded: 15th century

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Frequently Asked Questions

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).