telescopio refractor
/teleskopjo ɾefɾaɡtoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "refracting telescope" is telescopio refractor in Spanish.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is a direct cognate of the English "refracting telescope". telescopio means telescope and refractor means refractor or refracting.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in telescopios refractores.
Did you know?
- The root of telescopio involves the Ancient Greek word têle, which is also the root of the English word 'telepathy' or 'television'.
- Spanish uses the word lente for the lenses inside a telescopio refractor, which is also the same word used for 'contact lenses' or 'glasses'.
- In Spanish, a person who uses a telescopio refractor is called an astrónomo, but a casual observer is often called an aficionado a la astronomía.
Examples in context
- Tom se compró un telescopio refractor.Tom bought a refracting telescope.This sentence shows the use of telescopio refractor.Tatoeba #10106107 by manufrutos, translation #10098584 by shekitten
- El telescopio utilizado para esta investigación es un telescopio refractor de última generación.The telescope used for this research is a state-of-the-art refracting telescope.
- Ese refractor que utilizaste durante la observación era realmente impresionante.That refractor you used during the observation was really impressive.
- Voy a comprar una luneta refractora para explorar el cielo nocturno.I'm going to buy a refracting telescope to explore the night sky.
- El telescopio refractor es ideal para ver la Luna.The refracting telescope is ideal for seeing the Moon.
- Necesito un telescopio refractor para mi observación astronómica.I need a refracting telescope for my astronomical observation.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are looking at astronomy equipment in a shop.
- Lucía¿Qué opinas de este telescopio refractor, Daniel?What do you think of this refracting telescope, Daniel?
- DanielEs un modelo excelente para principiantes, Lucía.It is an excellent model for beginners, Lucía.
- LucíaTiene un precio muy bueno para su calidad.It has a very good price for its quality.
- DanielSí, deberíamos comprarlo hoy mismo.Yes, we should buy it today.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
