montura de gafas
/montuɾa de ɡafas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "glasses frame" is translated into Spanish as montura de gafas.
This phrase refers to the rigid part of eyeglasses that holds the lenses in place. You may also encounter the term montura de lentes depending on the region.
What does it mean word for word?
The word montura means frame or mount. It is derived from the verb montar, which means to mount or assemble, referring to the process of mounting or setting the lenses.
Which one should you use?
While montura de gafas is a standard way to express this, montura de lentes is a common alternative used frequently in many Latin American countries.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, the phrase montura de lentes is commonly used as an alternative to montura de gafas.
How do you pronounce it?
/montuɾa de ɡafas/
Did you know?
- The word montura is used not only for glasses but also for the 'tack' or equipment used to ride a horse.
- Some suggest that gafas could be a tribute to Al-Ghafiqi, a famous 12th-century Andalusian scholar and expert in ophthalmology.
- While gafas is standard in Spain, many people in Latin America will use the word lentes to refer to the entire object, including the frame.
Examples in context
- Cuando visité al optometrista, me recomendó cambiar el marco de las gafas.When I visited the optometrist, he recommended me to change the glasses frame.
- La montura de gafas es de metal.The glasses frame is made of metal.
- Busco una montura de gafas más ligera.I am looking for a lighter glasses frame.
- Esta montura de gafas se ha roto.This glasses frame has broken.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are at an optician's shop.
- SofíaJavier, ¿qué piensas de esta montura de gafas?Javier, what do you think of this glasses frame?
- JavierCreo que te queda muy bien, Sofía.I think it looks very good on you, Sofía.
- SofíaPero es un poco grande para mi cara.But it is a bit large for my face.
- JavierEntonces prueba una montura de gafas más pequeña.Then try a smaller glasses frame.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, gafas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
