Description

Eyelashes are short, hair-like structures that grow along the edges of the eyelids. They serve to protect the eyes from debris and help to reduce the amount of light that enters the eye.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'pestañas' can also refer to 'tabs' in a digital context, so clarity is essential in medical settings. Avoid using colloquial terms or regional variations that may not be understood universally. It's important to maintain a formal register when discussing anatomical features.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient complained of irritation in her eyelids and eyelashes.

ES: La paciente se quejó de irritación en sus párpados y pestañas.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'pestañas' with 'pestañear' (to blink); misinterpreting 'eyelashes' as 'cejas' (eyebrows); using informal language when discussing anatomical terms.