espejos
/espexos/from spelling rules
The English word mirrors is translated into Spanish as espejos.
espejos refers to reflective surfaces that show an image of whatever is in front of them.
Which one should you use?
Espejos retrovisores refers to rearview mirrors in the context of vehicles.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is espejo, and the plural form is espejos.
How do you pronounce it?
/espexos/
Did you know?
- In medical Spanish, espejo refers to a speculum, the tool used by doctors to widen a body opening for examination.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, there is a traditional superstition that covering espejos in a house where someone has died prevents the soul from getting trapped.
- The word espejo can be used metaphorically in Spanish to describe a person who serves as a perfect model or example for others to follow.
Examples in context
- En el vestidor hay espejos.There are mirrors in the changing room.This sentence is useful for describing the contents of a changing room using espejos.Tatoeba #5965089 by arh, translation #8789917 by shekitten
- Esta cabina está cubierta de espejos por dentro.This cabinet is covered in mirrors on the inside.This sentence is useful for describing a cabinet that is covered with espejos.Tatoeba #5721185 by arh, translation #13603030 by sfgdh
- ¿Cómo pueden ser reales los espejos si no lo son nuestros ojos?How can mirrors be real if our eyes aren't real?This sentence uses espejos in a philosophical question about reality.Tatoeba #2868159 by Shishir, translation #2867260 by DJ_Saidez
- La tienda vende espejos hermosos.The store sells beautiful mirrors
- A ella le encanta maquillarse usando espejos de vanidad.She loves applying makeup using vanity mirrors
- Los espejos retrovisores del auto son ajustables.The car's rearview mirrors are adjustable
- Mírate en los espejos de tocador.Check yourself in the dressing table mirrors
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Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are shopping for home decor.
- AlejandroBusco unos espejos para el pasillo.I am looking for some mirrors for the hallway.
- SofíaEsos espejos redondos son muy bonitos.Those round mirrors are very beautiful.
- AlejandroSí, pero son un poco caros.Yes, but they are a bit expensive.
- SofíaTal vez debamos buscar otros espejos.Maybe we should look for other mirrors.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
