Translation
lens
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Word origin
From Latin lens ('lentil'), because a convex glass has the rounded shape of a lentil seed. English took the scientific term 'lens' from the same Latin word.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- lens
- English cognates
- lens, lentil
Grammar
Examples
rayada.
The camera lens was scratched.
.
I need a stronger lens for reading.
microscopio .
The microscope has several lenses.
paño .
She cleaned the lens with a soft cloth.
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I have worn contact lenses since I was fifteen.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 33, lesson 12: lente, danza, calcetín and 7 more words.