óculos
/ˈɔ.ku.lus/
The English phrase 'glasses' is translated into Portuguese as óculos.
Óculos is the most common and general term for glasses in Portuguese. If you want to be specific, you can use Óculos de Grau for prescription glasses or Óculos de Sol for sunglasses. To refer specifically to the frame of the glasses, excluding the lenses, use Armação.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, you might hear óculos de receita to refer to prescription glasses. In Portugal, some people use the term óculos graduados for prescription glasses.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word óculos is a plural noun and is almost always used with plural articles and verbs, even when referring to a single pair of glasses, such as os óculos.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈɔ.ku.lus/. It has three syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The word óculos is a 'doublet' of the word olhos, which also means 'eyes'. While they share the same ancient root, olhos evolved naturally over time and óculos was borrowed more recently from Latin.
- The term óculos de grau uses the word grau, which means 'degree'. This refers to the degree of correction needed for the vision, rather than a 'prescription'.
- If you use the singular form óculo, you are typically referring to a technical or anatomical 'eye' rather than a piece of eyewear.
Examples in context
- Eu já usei óculos.I used to wear glasses.Tatoeba #6055999 by sergiomelo, translation #4980167 by CK
- O homem usa óculos.The man wears glasses.Tatoeba #5073805 by markpalmer, translation #5073668 by CarpeLanam
- Tom não usa óculos.Tom doesn't wear glasses.Tatoeba #6018207 by bill, translation #2821509 by CK
- Preciso comprar novos óculos.I need to buy new glasses.
- Hoje, esqueci os óculos em casa.Today, I forgot my glasses at home.
- Meu filho precisa de óculos de grau para enxergar melhor.My son needs prescription glasses to see better.
- Sempre uso óculos de sol quando vou para a praia.I always wear sunglasses when I go to the beach.
- Ei, poderia me emprestar seus óculos?Hey, could you lend me your glasses?
- Não consigo encontrar meus óculos. Onde estão?I can't find my glasses. Where are they?
- Essa nova armação de óculos combina bem com o formato do seu rosto.This new glasses frame suits the shape of your face.
- Comprei novos óculos de sol pretos.I bought new black sunglasses.
- Gosto de óculos redondos, eles ficam bem no meu rosto.I like round glasses, they suit my face well.
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Example conversation
Felipe and Mariana are looking for something in the living room.
- FelipeMariana, você viu os meus óculos?Mariana, have you seen my glasses?
- MarianaSim, Felipe. Eles estão na mesa.Yes, Felipe. They are on the table.
- FelipeObrigado! Eu não consigo ler sem óculos.Thanks! I can't read without glasses.
- MarianaDe nada. Agora você pode ler.You're welcome. Now you can read.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry óculos, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries óculos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
