How to Say "eyeglasses" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “eyeglasses” is “anteojos” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
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.
Always Plural
Just like 'glasses' or 'pants' in English, this word is almost always used in its plural form, even when talking about a single pair.
Masculine Gender
Even though it ends in 's', the word is masculine. You should use 'los' or 'unos' (e.g., 'los anteojos nuevos').
Singular vs. Plural
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.
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