lentes monofocales
/lentes monofokales/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'single vision lenses' is translated into Spanish as lentes monofocales.
This phrase refers to eyeglass lenses that have one single focal power across the entire lens.
What does it mean word for word?
The word monofocales is a compound of the prefix mono- (single) and focales (focal/focus).
Which one should you use?
Use lentes monofocales to distinguish them from lentes progresivos (progressive lenses) or lentes bifocales (bifocal lenses). The singular form is lente monofocal if you are referring to only one lens.
Did you know?
- The term lentes comes from the Latin word lens, which originally referred to a lentil because of the seed's biconvex shape.
- The word anteojos, another term for glasses, literally means 'before the eyes' from the prefix ante- and ojos for 'eyes'.
- In Spain, it is very common to use the term graduación when talking about the strength of lentes monofocales, whereas English speakers usually refer to the 'prescription'.
Examples in context
- Mis lentes de vista son monofocalesMy glasses are single vision
- Necesito lentes de visión monofocal para leerI need single vision lenses for reading
- Prefiero lentes monofocales para corregir la vista de cercaI prefer single vision lenses for correcting near vision
- ¿Podría ayudarme a elegir los lentes monofocales adecuados?Could you help me choose the right single vision lenses?
- Prefiero las lentes monofocales para mi graduación.I prefer single vision lenses for my prescription.
- Estas lentes monofocales son muy ligeras.These single vision lenses are very lightweight.
- ¿El precio incluye las lentes monofocales?Does the price include the single vision lenses?
Example conversation
Lucía is at the optician's office with Mateo.
- LucíaMateo, ¿prefieres lentes monofocales o progresivos?Mateo, do you prefer single vision lenses or progressives?
- MateoPrefiero los lentes monofocales para leer.I prefer single vision lenses for reading.
- LucíaEntonces vamos a pedir esos.Then we are going to order those.
- MateoGracias, Lucía.Thanks, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
