front lens

[/frʌnt lɛnz/]
nounpl: front lenses
lente frontal
1. The foremost lens element in an optical system, typically the first lens that light encounters when entering a camera, microscope, or other optical instrument
The front lens of the camera needs to be cleaned regularly to ensure clear images.
A lente frontal da câmera precisa ser limpa regularmente para garantir imagens claras.
2. In eyeglasses or spectacles, the lens positioned in front of the eye
The front lens of my glasses got scratched during the accident.
A lente frontal dos meus óculos ficou arranhada durante o acidente.
In Brazil, photographers and optical professionals commonly use 'lente frontal' when discussing camera equipment and optical systems. The term is technically precise and widely understood in both professional and amateur photography communities. Protective filters and lens caps are often used to safeguard front lenses due to their visibility and vulnerability.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
objective lensfront elementanterior lensfirst lens
Antonyms / Antônimos
rear lensback lensocular lens

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lente frontal
Standard term used in photography and optics contexts
São Paulo
lente da frente
Common colloquial variant in informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
lente frontal
Technical and professional usage
Portugal
lente frontal
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in technical documentation

Related Words

lens caplens filteroptical elementaperturefocal lengthoptics

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the front lens clean
replace the front lens
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