sunglasses
word
/ˈsənˌɡɫæsɪz/
SUHN-glas-iz
/sˈʌŋɡlɑːsɪz/
SUHN-glahs-iz
Definition
Sunglasses are dark glasses that protect your eyes from the sun's bright light.
Usage & Nuances
Always used in plural: 'a pair of sunglasses'. Common with verbs like 'wear', 'put on', 'take off', and often just called 'shades' in informal speech.
Spanish: gafas de sol - lentes de solPortuguese (BR): óculos de solPortuguese (PT): óculos de solChinese (Simplified): 太阳镜Chinese (Traditional): 太陽眼鏡Hindi: धूप का चश्माArabic: نظارات شمسيةBengali: সানগ্লাস - রোদচশমাRussian: солнцезащитные очкиJapanese: サングラスVietnamese: kính râmKorean: 선글라스 - 색안경 (햇빛용)Turkish: güneş gözlüğüUrdu: سن گلاسز - دھوپ کے چشمےIndonesian: kacamata hitam - kacamata (untuk matahari)
Example Sentences
I bought new sunglasses for the summer.
basic
Please put on your sunglasses before going outside.
basic
He can't find his sunglasses.
basic
Do you always wear sunglasses at the beach?
natural
I left my sunglasses in the car again—classic me!
natural
Those are cool sunglasses! Where did you get them?
natural