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feminine

/ˈɡa.fas/

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Translation

glasses, spectacles

Word origin

Almost always used in the plural. Likely from Catalan gafa ('hook, clasp'), from the shape of the frame that hooks over the ears.

Genderfeminine

Pluralgafas

I cannot see well without my glasses.

He put on his sunglasses before going out.

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Have you seen my reading glasses?

These new glasses suit me really well.

I have worn glasses since I was little.

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This word is part of lesson 46.