Ask a Question

(Create a thread)
Go Back   Spanish language learning forums > Spanish & English Languages > Vocabulary > Daily Spanish Word
Reload this Page Lentes
Register Help/FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search PenpalsTranslator


Lentes

 

A place for discussing the Daily Spanish Word.

Reply
Page 2 of 4 1 2 34
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #11  
Old October 15, 2009, 06:18 AM
irmamar's Avatar
irmamar irmamar is offline
Diamond
  
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 7,071
Native Language: Español
irmamar is on a distinguished road
We say "gafas". "Lentes" are the cristals used to make glasses, telescopes, microscopes, etc.:

Un telescopio está formado por dos lentes.
En los microscopios se pueden combinar varios tipos de lentes.
Tengo que cambiar los cristales de mis gafas: me van a poner lentes progresivas.
Las lentillas se conocen como "lentes de contacto".

Of course, this is like this in Spain
Reply With Quote
   
Get rid of these ads by registering for a free Tomísimo account.
  #12  
Old October 15, 2009, 06:25 AM
Perikles's Avatar
Perikles Perikles is offline
Diamond
  
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Tenerife
Posts: 4,814
Native Language: Inglés
Perikles is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by laepelba View Post
What English-speaking country are you originally from?
England
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old October 15, 2009, 06:30 AM
laepelba's Avatar
laepelba laepelba is offline
Diamond
  
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Suburbs of Washington, DC (Northern Virginia)
Posts: 4,683
Native Language: American English (Northeastern US)
laepelba is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by irmamar View Post
We say "gafas". "Lentes" are the cristals used to make glasses, telescopes, microscopes, etc.:

Un telescopio está formado por dos lentes.
En los microscopios se pueden combinar varios tipos de lentes.
Tengo que cambiar los cristales de mis gafas: me van a poner lentes progresivas.
Las lentillas se conocen como "lentes de contacto".

Of course, this is like this in Spain
Thanks for those examples, Irma. VERY helpful. And thank you for pointing out that these are usages from Spain. So, basically, if I misplace my glasses in Peru, I have to encontrar mis gafas. But if the lens pops out, I need a new lente.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Perikles View Post
England
Some day I want you to tell us about how you ended up in a lovely tropical place like the Canary Islands having come from England. (Or is it in another thread somewhere that I missed?)
__________________
- Lou Ann, de Washington, DC, USA
Específicamente quiero recibir ayuda con el español de latinoamerica. ¡Muchísimas gracias!
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old October 15, 2009, 06:30 AM
Perikles's Avatar
Perikles Perikles is offline
Diamond
  
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Tenerife
Posts: 4,814
Native Language: Inglés
Perikles is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by irmamar View Post
We say "gafas". "Lentes" are the cristals used to make glasses, telescopes, microscopes, etc.:
Lente = lens in English.

My glasses have two lenses.

Lens = lente, lupa, cristal
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old October 15, 2009, 06:36 AM
irmamar's Avatar
irmamar irmamar is offline
Diamond
  
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 7,071
Native Language: Español
irmamar is on a distinguished road
Perikles, ¿vienes a por mí?

I appreciate your help. Go on, please
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old October 15, 2009, 06:42 AM
Perikles's Avatar
Perikles Perikles is offline
Diamond
  
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Tenerife
Posts: 4,814
Native Language: Inglés
Perikles is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by irmamar View Post
¿vienes a por mí?
no entiendo
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old October 15, 2009, 06:46 AM
irmamar's Avatar
irmamar irmamar is offline
Diamond
  
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 7,071
Native Language: Español
irmamar is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by Perikles View Post
no entiendo
I was joking, because you've corrected me twice running. Nothing important
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old October 15, 2009, 06:48 AM
Perikles's Avatar
Perikles Perikles is offline
Diamond
  
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Tenerife
Posts: 4,814
Native Language: Inglés
Perikles is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by irmamar View Post
I was joking, because you've corrected me twice running.
OK - but can you tell me what ¿vienes a por mí? means?

Does it mean "are you getting at me?" ?
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old October 15, 2009, 06:52 AM
irmamar's Avatar
irmamar irmamar is offline
Diamond
  
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 7,071
Native Language: Español
irmamar is on a distinguished road
Yes, I think so, to get at = ir a por, meterse con (though I'm not sure at all )
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old October 15, 2009, 08:27 AM
Elaina's Avatar
Elaina Elaina is offline
Diamond
  
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Midwest
Posts: 2,565
Native Language: English
Elaina will become famous soon enough
Has anyone ever heard "anteojos"? I've heard that term used also for glasses.
__________________
Elaina
All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them. Walt Disney
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 2 of 4 1 2 34

Tags
glasses, lentes

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
 

Link to this thread
URL: 
HTML Link: 
BB Code: 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Site Rules


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:21 PM.

Forum powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

Contact Us - Tomisimo Home - Archive - - Terms of Service - Top
X