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"Lentes" is a form of "lentes", a plural noun which is often translated as "glasses". "Barba" is a form of "barba", a noun which is often translated as "beard". Learn more about the difference between "lentes" and "barba" below.
los lentes(
lehn
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tehs
)
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. glasses
Se me rompieron los lentes mientras jugaba fútbol.I broke my glasses while I was playing football.
el lente, la lente
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. lens
La lente de esta cámara es la mejor del mercado.The lens on this camera is the best on the market.
a. lens
Actualmente uso lentes desechables diarias y son muy cómodas.These days I use daily disposable lenses and they're very comfortable.
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la barba(
bahr
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bah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. beard
Papá Noel tiene una buena barba blanca.Santa Claus has a big white beard.
b. stubble
Su barba era demasiado corta para afeitarla.His stubble was too short to shave.
a. chin
Tienes algo en la barba.There's something on your chin.
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