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• Punto situado en medio de algo; lugar o institución donde se concentra una actividad o servicio determinado.

The point in the middle of something; a place or facility where a particular activity or service is concentrated.

1. Located in the middleA2formalamerican

   Situated at or near the middle point of something.

   central

   • The center aisle of the church is very wide.
   • She placed the vase on the center table.
   • The center section of the stadium has the best views.

   Sinónimoscentralmedianmiddlemidmost

   Antónimosedgeextrememarginalouterperipheral

2. Most important or pivotalB2formalamerican

   Being the main or most important part of something.

   central, principal

   • The center theme of the novel is love and loss.
   • He played a center role in the negotiations.
   • The center argument of the debate was about climate change.

   Sinónimoscentralchiefcorefocalkeymainpivotalprimaryprincipal

   Antónimosancillarymarginalminorperipheralsecondary

• Punto, lugar o parte que está a igual distancia de los lados o bordes exteriores de algo; punto o zona media. También puede referirse al núcleo o foco principal de una actividad o atención.

A noun referring to a point, place, or part that is equally distant from the sides or outer boundaries of something; the middle point or area.

1. Middle pointA1formalamerican

   The point that is equally distant from all sides or edges of something.

   centro

   • The table is in the center of the room.
   • Draw a dot at the center of the circle.
   • The city center is always busy.

   Sinónimoscorehearthubmiddlemidpointnucleus

   Antónimosborderboundaryedgeextremitymarginperiphery

2. Facility or buildingA2formalamerican

   A building or place used for a particular activity or purpose.

   Centro (instalación o edificio)

   • The new shopping center opened last week.
   • She works at a community center.
   • The research center is located near the university.

   Sinónimoscomplexestablishmentfacilityhubinstitutelocationsitestationvenue

3. Focus or main pointB1formalamerican

   The main point or area of interest or activity.

   Centro, punto central

   • The center of the debate was climate change.
   • She is the center of attention at every party.
   • The center of the problem is lack of funding.

   Sinónimoscorecruxessencefocushearthubkernelnubnucleuspivot

   Antónimosedgefringemarginoutskirtperiphery

• Verbo que significa colocar algo en el centro o punto medio, o dirigir la atención o el interés hacia un punto o asunto determinado.

A verb meaning to place something in the middle or to focus attention on a particular point or subject.

1. Place in the middleA2formalamerican

   To position something at the middle point of an area or object.

   centrar

   • Please center the picture on the wall.
   • He centered the text on the page.
   • The designer centered the logo in the middle of the banner.

   Sinónimoscentralizeconcentratefocus

2. Focus or concentrateB1formalamerican

   To direct attention or effort toward a particular thing.

   Centrar, concentrar

   • The discussion centered on the new policy changes.
   • Her research centers around climate change.
   • The campaign centers on improving public health.

   Sinónimosconcentrateconcentrate onconvergedirectfixfocus

   Antónimosdispersedistractscatter

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