optometrista
optometrísta with stress marks
optometrist; vision specialist
Usage Note
Optometrista is borrowed from Spanish 'optometrista' and refers to a licensed eye-care professional who examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses. Optometristas are distinct from an optalmologo, who is a medical doctor, and are commonly found in Philippine malls and optical shops.
Examples
" May appointment ako sa optometrista. "
Natural Translation
I have an appointment with the optometrist.
Literal Translation
Have appointment I to optometrist.
" Pumunta kami sa optometrista para kumuha ng salamin. "
Natural Translation
We went to the optometrist to get glasses.
Literal Translation
Went we to optometrist to get of glasses.
" Ipinayo ng optometrista na magpalit ako ng salamin dahil lumalabo na raw ang paningin ko. "
Natural Translation
The optometrist advised me to change my glasses because my vision was apparently getting blurry.
Literal Translation
Advised by-optometrist that change I of glasses because blurring already reportedly the vision my.
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