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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesgafas protectoras
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈɡafas pɾoteɡˈtoɾas
"Los científicos deben usar gafas protectoras en el laboratorio."
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Tight-fitting glasses with side shields, worn to protect the eyes from wind, water, dust, or glare.
"She adjusted her swimming goggles before diving into the deep end of the pool." - 2
Protective eyewear worn during industrial work, welding, or scientific experiments to shield the eyes from debris or harmful radiation.
"Always wear safety goggles while handling chemicals in the laboratory."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the late 18th century, the term likely derives from the verb 'gogle', meaning to roll the eyes or look with wide-open eyes. It evolved from describing a staring look to denoting protective spectacles worn to shield the eyes from dust, water, or glare.
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lunettes de protection
Transliteration: lynet də pʁɔ.tɛk.sjɔ̃
"Il porte des lunettes de protection pour nager."
Schutzbrille
Transliteration: ˈʃʊtsˌbʁɪlə
"Im Labor muss man immer eine Schutzbrille tragen."
occhialini
Transliteration: ok.kjaˈli.ni
"Ho dimenticato i miei occhialini da nuoto a casa."
gafas protectoras
Transliteration: ˈɡafas pɾoteɡˈtoɾas
"Los científicos deben usar gafas protectoras en el laboratorio."
óculos de proteção
Transliteration: ˈɔ.ku.luʒ dʒi pɾo.teˈsãw
"Ele colocou os óculos de proteção para mergulhar."
सुरक्षा चश्मा
Transliteration: surakshā chashmā
"तैराकी करते समय चश्मा पहनना जरूरी है।"
护目镜
Transliteration: hù mù jìng
"做化学实验时必须佩戴护目镜。"
고글
Transliteration: gogeul
"수영을 할 때는 수영용 고글을 착용해야 합니다."
ゴーグル
Transliteration: gōguru
"プールに入る前にゴーグルをつけてください。"
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