moscas volantes
/moskas bolantes/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'eye floaters' is translated into Spanish as moscas volantes.
The term moscas volantes is the standard way to describe the phenomenon of small spots or shapes drifting across a person's field of vision in both medical and colloquial contexts in Spanish.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase moscas volantes literally translates to 'flying flies'.
Which one should you use?
Opacidades Vítreas and Cuerpos Flotantes are formal terms used specifically in the medical field.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is moscas volantes, while the singular form for a single eye floater is mosca volante.
Did you know?
- The phrase moscas volantes uses the word mosca, which is also used in the popular idiom estar mosca. This expression means 'to be alert' or 'to be suspicious', often because something seems fishy.
- In certain Caribbean regions, people use the visceral phrase ver bichos or 'seeing bugs' to describe this sensation instead of the standard term.
- Specialists in Spain and Mexico may use the term miodesopsias, which is derived from Greek rather than Latin or Spanish roots.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué son las moscas volantes?What are eye floaters?
- Tengo opacidades vítreas en mi ojo derecho.I have eye floaters in my right eye.
- ¿Es normal tener cuerpos flotantes en la vista?Is it normal to have eye floaters in your vision?
- ¿Hay algún tratamiento para las moscas volantes?Is there any treatment for eye floaters?
- Veo moscas volantes frente a mis ojos.I see eye floaters in front of my eyes.
- Estas moscas volantes son muy molestas.These eye floaters are very annoying.
- El médico me habló de las moscas volantes.The doctor told me about eye floaters.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are talking about their eye health at a cafe.
- Lucía¿Ves moscas volantes últimamente, Mateo?Have you been seeing eye floaters lately, Mateo?
- MateoSí, Lucía, me aparecen con mucha luz.Yes, Lucía, they appear to me with a lot of light.
- LucíaDeberías ir a revisar tus ojos.You should go get your eyes checked.
- MateoTienes razón, iré al especialista pronto.You're right, I'll go to the specialist soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
