spectacles

ˈspɛktəkl̩z
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Translation of spectacles into German

Noun, plural

1.

accessories

DatedUK
eyewear with lenses for vision correction or fashion
DatedUK
Brille fSehhilfe f
  • She wore spectacles to read the book.Sie trug eine Brille, um das Buch zu lesen.
2.

entertainment

Rare
events or performances attracting public attention
Rare
Veranstaltungen öffentliche Aufführungen
  • The circus was one of the grandest spectacles in town..Der Zirkus war eine der größten Veranstaltungen in der Stadt
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Expressions with spectacles: examples in English and translations in German

rosarote Brille
She always sees the world through rose-colored spectacles.
rosarote Brille
She always sees life through rose-tinted spectacles.
durch eine rosarote Brille sehen
alles positiv sehen
She tends to see life through rose-coloured spectacles, ignoring problems.
durch rosarote Brille sehen
She tends to see through rose-coloured spectacles, ignoring the problems.
durch die Brille von
aus der Perspektive von
She saw the situation through the spectacles of an optimist.
leichte Brille
He kept adjusting his flyaway spectacles during the presentation.

Images of spectacles

  • spectacles: eyewear with lenses for vision correction or fashion
    (accessories) Brille

Synonyms and analogies of spectacles in English

n.eyeglassesglassesMore synonyms

Examples of spectacles in a sentence

  • Her spectacles were essential for driving at night.
  • The fireworks display was a spectacular spectacle.
  • The political rally turned into a chaotic spectacle.
spectacle
ˈspɛktəkəl
Noun
1.

visual

strange or interesting sight
  • The eclipse was a rare spectacle.Die Sonnenfinsternis war ein seltenes Spektakel.
2.

public display

something displayed for public viewing
  • The fireworks show was an incredible spectacle..Das Feuerwerk war ein unglaubliches Spektakel
3.

embarrassment

Rare
embarrassing or ridiculous situation
Rare
Spektakel Schaustück
  • He made a spectacle of himself at the party.Er machte ein Spektakel aus sich auf der Party.
4.

eyewear

DatedUK
glasses used to assist vision
DatedUK
Brille fSehhilfe f
  • She put on her spectacles to read the book.Sie setzte ihre Brille auf, um das Buch zu lesen.

Expressions with spectacle: examples in English and translations in German

ein Spektakel machen
Aufsehen erregen
He made a spectacle by shouting in the library.
Brillenetui
She placed her glasses in the spectacle case before going to bed..
sich blamieren
sich zum Gespött machen
He made a spectacle of himself at the party by shouting loudly.
Brillengestell
He adjusted his spectacle frame so it sat comfortably on his nose.
Brillenglas
The optician replaced the scratched spectacle lens quickly.

Translations of "spectacles" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
Brillenmf.

He replaced his old spectacles with a stylish new pair.

Er ersetzte seine alte Brille durch ein stilvolles neues Paar.

His spectacles fogged up when he stepped indoors from the cold.

Seine Brille beschlug, als er aus der Kälte ins Warme trat.

dieSchutzbrillenf.

Wear protective gloves and spectacles during the ampoule thawing and opening operations.

Während des Auftauens und Öffnens der Impfstoffampullen Schutzhandschuhe und Schutzbrille tragen.

Description: These slim and attractively designed spectacles feature a metal, nickel-free frame and a curved lens.

Beschreibung: Die schlichte und attraktive Schutzbrille verfügt über einen nickelfreien Metallrahmen und eine gebogene Sichtscheibe.

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Other translations for spectacles:

  • Brillengläsernn.
  • Sehhilfenf.
  • Brillen
  • Spektakel

spectacles: Examples and translations in context

You're seeing this risky investment through rose-coloured spectacles, ignoring possible losses.

Du siehst diese riskante Investition durch die rosarote Brille und ignorierst mögliche Verluste.

Fans see their idol through rose-coloured spectacles, ignoring his offensive remarks.

Fans sehen ihr Idol durch die rosarote Brille und ignorieren seine beleidigenden Aussagen.

New employees often see the company through rose-colored spectacles during the first enthusiastic months.

Neue Mitarbeiter sehen das Unternehmen in den ersten begeisterten Monaten durch eine rosarote Brille.

During the exam, his spectacles helped him see the questions clearly.

Während der Prüfung half ihm seine Brille, die Fragen klar zu sehen.

They see the startup through rose-coloured spectacles, expecting instant success and fame.

Sie sehen das Startup durch die rosarote Brille und erwarten sofortigen Erfolg und Ruhm.

She sees online dating through rose-coloured spectacles, believing everyone is honest there.

Sie sieht Online-Dating durch die rosarote Brille und glaubt, dort seien alle ehrlich.

When you see your hometown through rose-coloured spectacles, you overlook its problems.

Wenn du deine Heimatstadt durch die rosarote Brille siehst, übersiehst du ihre Probleme.

You're seeing your marriage through rose-coloured spectacles, not noticing the distance growing.

Du siehst deine Ehe durch die rosarote Brille und bemerkst die wachsende Distanz nicht.

See also:

pair of spectaclesrose-colored spectaclesrose-tinted spectacles
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