optiko
óptiko with stress marks
optical; relating to sight or optician
Also means
As a noun, optiko can refer to an optician — a person who makes or sells eyeglasses.
Usage Note
Optiko is borrowed from Spanish 'óptico' and functions both as an adjective meaning optical or vision-related and as a noun for the professional who fits and dispenses prescription eyeglasses. In scientific writing the adjective sense is standard, while the noun sense is common in clinical and commercial settings.
Examples
" Pumunta siya sa optiko. "
Natural Translation
He/She went to the optician.
Literal Translation
Went he/she to optician.
" Gumamit sila ng instrumentong optiko sa laboratoryo. "
Natural Translation
They used an optical instrument in the laboratory.
Literal Translation
Used they of instrument optical in laboratory.
" Bago bumili ng salamin, kumonsulta muna ako sa optiko upang masukat nang wasto ang aking paningin. "
Natural Translation
Before buying eyeglasses, I first consulted an optician so that my eyesight could be measured properly.
Literal Translation
Before to-buy of eyeglasses, consulted first I to optician in-order-to be-measured properly the my eyesight.
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