espejo de aumento
/espexo de aumento/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'magnifying mirror' is espejo de aumento in Spanish.
Espejo de aumento refers to a mirror that makes the reflection of an object appear larger than its actual size. If you are specifically referring to a tabletop magnifying mirror, you can use the phrase Espejo de aumento de mesa.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of espejo, meaning 'mirror' and de aumento, which means 'of increase' or 'of magnification'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural 'magnifying mirrors', only the noun changes to espejos de aumento.
Did you know?
- The word espejo shares an ancestral root with the English word 'speculate'. Both words trace back to the idea of looking or observing.
- In certain contexts, the word aumento can also refer to a 'pay raise' or a 'salary increase', which is a different way of using the concept of 'increase'.
- While espejo is used for common mirrors, the word espéculo is its 'learned doublet', reserved for technical tools and medical instruments.
Examples in context
- Necesito un espejo de aumento para maquillarme.I need a magnifying mirror to put on makeup.
- Este espejo de aumento es muy útil.This magnifying mirror is very useful.
- ¿Dónde compraste ese espejo de aumento?Where did you buy that magnifying mirror?
Example conversation
Sofía is looking for a tool to help her apply eyeliner in the bathroom.
- SofíaAlejandro, ¿tienes un espejo de aumento?Alejandro, do you have a magnifying mirror?
- AlejandroNo, pero puedo buscar uno para ti.No, but I can look for one for you.
- SofíaGracias, es que no veo bien sin él.Thanks, it's just that I can't see well without it.
- AlejandroNo hay problema, Sofía.No problem, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aumento, de, espejo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
