limpiador de lentes
/limpjadoɾ de lentes/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "lens cleaner" is translated as limpiador de lentes.
The phrase refers to a liquid or cloth used to remove dirt and smudges from eyeglasses or camera lenses.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of limpiador (cleaner), de (of) and lentes (lenses).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many parts of Latin America, limpiador de anteojos is a common way to say eyeglass cleaner, as anteojos is a frequent synonym for lentes when referring specifically to eyeglasses.
How do you pronounce it?
/limpjadoɾ de lentes/
Did you know?
- The word anteojos literally translates to 'before the eyes'. It comes from ante meaning 'before' and ojos meaning 'eyes'.
- The word limpiador functions as both a noun for the cleaning tool and a noun for the person performing the cleaning. Depending on the context, it can mean 'the cleaner' (the liquid) or 'the cleaner' (the professional).
- People in some regions may use limpiador de cristales to refer to eyeglass cleaner, even though cristales usually refers to window glass.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, ¿tienen limpiador de ópticas?Excuse me, do you have lens cleaner?
- Necesito un limpiador de lentes para mis gafas.I need a lens cleaner for my glasses.
- El limpiador de lentes está en el cajón.The lens cleaner is in the drawer.
- ¿Tienes un limpiador de lentes para la cámara?Do you have a lens cleaner for the camera?
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are at home getting ready for a trip.
- ElenaMateo, ¿viste mi limpiador de lentes?Mateo, did you see my lens cleaner?
- MateoCreo que lo dejaste en la maleta.I think you left it in the suitcase.
- ElenaNo, no está ahí.No, it's not there.
- MateoDéjame buscarlo por la casa.Let me look for it around the house.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
