lenti a contatto
The English phrase contact lenses is translated into Italian as lenti a contatto.
lenti a contatto is used to refer to the thin discs worn on the eye to correct vision or change eye color. When you want to express the act of wearing them, you use the verb portare, just as you would use the verb 'to wear' in English.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase lenti a contatto literally translates to 'lenses to contact'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is lenti a contatto, while the singular form for a single contact lens is una lente a contatto.
Did you know?
- The word lente is also used in Italian to describe a magnifying glass, which is called una lente d'ingrandimento.
- While lenti a contatto is the standard term, Italians often simply say le lenti in casual conversation if the context of vision correction is already clear.
- In Italian, you do not 'put in' your lenses using a verb like 'insert', but rather you mettere them, which is the general verb for 'to put' or 'to place'.
Examples in context
- Io porto le lenti a contatto.I wear contact lenses.This sentence is useful for showing how to say that you wear contact lenses.Tatoeba #2470431 by Guybrush88, translation #253826 by CK
- Hai trovato le tue lenti a contatto?Have you found your contact lenses?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has found their contact lenses.Tatoeba #621174 by Guybrush88, translation #54814 by CK
- Che ne dici di indossare le lenti a contatto?How about wearing contact lenses?This sentence is useful for suggesting the idea of wearing contact lenses.Tatoeba #4360148 by Guybrush88, translation #328826 by fcbond
- Anna è pazza per le lenti a contatto rosa.Anna is crazy about pink contact lenses.
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Example conversation
Chiara and Lorenzo are at an optician's shop.
- LorenzoChiara, preferisci gli occhiali o le lenti a contatto?Chiara, do you prefer glasses or contact lenses?
- ChiaraPreferisco le lenti a contatto, sono più pratica.I prefer contact lenses, they are more practical.
- LorenzoAllora prendiamo anche un kit per le tue lenti a contatto.Then let's also get a kit for your contact lenses.
- ChiaraOttima idea, Lorenzo.Great idea, Lorenzo.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
