sunglasses

S2 W2

BrE /ˈsʌŋɡlæsɪz/ AmE /ˈsʌŋɡleɪsɪz/

noun en → es

1 EYE PROTECTION [singular] A1

a pair of dark glasses worn to protect your eyes from the sun's rays or bright light

gafas de sol, anteojos de sol

  • wear sunglasses

Collocations wear sunglasses · buy a pair of sunglasses

  • She wears sunglasses to protect her eyes from the sun.

    Ella se pone gafas de sol para protegerse los ojos del sol.

2 STYLE [singular] B1

a pair of glasses that are worn as a fashion accessory, often with dark lenses but not necessarily for protection from the sun

gafas de sol como accesorio de moda

  • wear sunglasses

Collocations wear sunglasses as a fashion accessory · buy designer sunglasses

  • He wears sunglasses to look cool and stylish.

    Él se pone gafas de sol para verse cool y elegante.