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/ˈɡa.fas/

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Translation

glasses, spectacles (Spain)

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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.

Origin
Catalan
Root
gafa

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralgafas

Examples

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I cannot see well without my glasses.

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He put on his sunglasses before going out.

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Have you seen my reading glasses?

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These new glasses suit me really well.

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I have worn glasses since I was little.

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This word is taught in chapter 25, lesson 10: gafas, antecedente, ingeniero and 6 more words.