liquido per lenti a contatto
The English phrase "contact lens solution" is translated into Italian as liquido per lenti a contatto.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of liquido (liquid), per (for), lenti (lenses) and a contatto (contact).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word lenti is the plural form of lente (lens), used because contact lenses are almost always referred to in the plural.
Did you know?
- The word lenti comes from the same Latin root as the English word 'lentil'. This is because the circular shape of a lens resembles the flat, round shape of the legume.
- In Italy, if you ask for a soluzione at a pharmacy, the chemist might think you are looking for a chemical answer to a problem or a specific medical remedy rather than lens fluid.
- In Italian, the word liquido can also refer to 'cash' or 'liquid assets' in a financial context. This mirrors the English use of 'liquid' to describe money that is readily available.
Examples in context
- Potresti dirmi come si chiama la soluzione per lenti a contatto?Could you tell me the name of the contact lens solution?
- Hai qualche raccomandazione riguardo alla soluzione per le lentine?Do you have any recommendations regarding contact lens solution?
- Conosci un buon marchio di liquido per lenti a contatto?Do you know a good brand of contact lens solution?
- Vorrei comprare la soluzione per lenti a contatto, per favoreI would like to buy contact lens solution, please.
- Dove posso trovare il liquido per le lentine?Where can I find contact lens solution?
- Devo comprare del liquido per lenti a contatto.I need to buy some contact lens solution.
- Devo comprare il liquido per lenti a contatto.I need to buy contact lens solution.
- Hai finito il liquido per lenti a contatto?Have you run out of contact lens solution?
- Questo liquido per lenti a contatto è troppo costoso.This contact lens solution is too expensive.
Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are getting ready to leave the house.
- SofiaLorenzo, hai visto il mio liquido per lenti a contatto?Lorenzo, have you seen my contact lens solution?
- LorenzoSì, è sopra il lavandino in bagno.Yes, it is on the bathroom sink.
- SofiaGrazie, non lo trovavo più!Thanks, I couldn't find it!
- LorenzoPrego, Sofia. Sbrigati o faremo tardi.You're welcome, Sofia. Hurry up or we'll be late.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, contatto, liquido, per, CC BY-SA 4.0.
