Usage Note
Lente comes from Spanish 'lente' (lens) and refers to a camera lens, eyeglass lens, or in older usage, a flashlight or lantern. The flashlight sense is less common today but still heard in some provinces. Photographers commonly use this term when discussing camera equipment.
Examples
" Malinis ang lente. "
Natural Translation
The lens is clean.
Literal Translation
Clean the lens.
" Bago ang lente ko. "
Natural Translation
My lens is new.
Literal Translation
New the lens my.
" Binili niya ang mamahaling lente para mas maganda ang kuha ng kanyang kamera sa gabi. "
Natural Translation
He bought the expensive lens so his camera would take better shots at night.
Literal Translation
Bought he the expensive lens for more beautiful the shot of his camera at night.
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