gafas
everyday
In Colombia glasses are usually gafas or lentes. Both words are understood everywhere and used for eyeglasses. It is also called anteojos.
Meaning: eyeglasses (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| gafas | everyday |
| lentes | everyday |
| anteojos | less common |
Gafas and lentes are both plural in this meaning, so you say mis gafas or mis lentes. Gafas de sol are sunglasses. Anteojos is also understood but you will hear it less.
Did you know?
- Contact lenses are lentes de contacto and sunglasses are gafas de sol.
Examples in context
- No encuentro mis gafas.I cannot find my glasses.
- Necesito lentes nuevos.I need new glasses.
- Me puse las gafas de sol.I put on my sunglasses.
Example conversation
Marta looks for something at home in Cali with her son Tomás.
- MartaTomás, ¿has visto mis gafas?Tomás, have you seen my glasses?
- TomásEstán en la mesa, mamá.They are on the table, mom.
- MartaGracias, hijo.Thanks, son.
