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ocular

oh-koo-LAHR/okuˈlaɾ/

“ocular” means “ocular” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

ocular, eye-

Also: visual
Adjectivem/fB1formal
A close-up of a bright, clear blue human eye.

📝 In Action

El doctor me hizo un examen ocular completo.

B1

The doctor gave me a complete eye exam.

Ella fue la única testigo ocular del accidente.

B2

She was the only eyewitness to the accident.

El nervio ocular envía señales al cerebro.

C1

The ocular nerve sends signals to the brain.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • visual (visual)
  • oftálmico (ophthalmic)

Common Collocations

  • testigo ocular – eyewitness
  • examen ocular – eye exam
  • presión ocular – eye pressure

eyepiece

Also: ocular
NounmB2formal
A close-up of the circular glass lens at the top of a microscope.

📝 In Action

No toques el ocular del microscopio con los dedos.

B2

Don't touch the eyepiece of the microscope with your fingers.

El telescopio tiene un ocular de alta potencia.

C1

The telescope has a high-power eyepiece.

Limpié el ocular porque estaba empañado.

B2

I cleaned the eyepiece because it was foggy.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • lente (lens)

Antonyms

  • objetivo (objective lens (the one at the other end))

Common Collocations

  • ajustar el ocular – to adjust the eyepiece
  • limpiar el ocular – to clean the eyepiece

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "ocular" in Spanish:

eyepiece→ocular→visual→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: ocular

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'eye exam'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
ojo(eye) — Noun
oculista(eye doctor) — Noun
ojear(to glance at) — Verb
multiocular(having many eyes) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'ocularis', which comes from 'oculus' meaning 'eye'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: ocularFrench: oculaireItalian: oculare

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'ocular' the same as 'visual'?

Not exactly. 'Ocular' refers specifically to the physical eye, while 'visual' refers more broadly to the sense of sight.

Do I need to change 'ocular' to 'oculares'?

Yes, if the noun is plural. Example: 'Los nervios oculares'.

Is 'ocular' used in everyday conversation?

It is less common than 'ojo' or 'vista' and is usually reserved for medical or formal descriptions.