centre

• Sustantivo que designa la zona o región interior de un lugar, el punto equidistante de los extremos, el lugar donde se concentra una actividad o la parte más importante de algo.

A noun referring to a point or area that is central within a larger region, a place where a particular activity is concentrated, or the most essential part of something.

1. Middle point or areaA2formal

   A point or area that is approximately in the middle of a larger region or space.

   centro

   • The town centre is always busy on weekends.
   • Draw a dot at the centre of the circle.
   • The shopping centre is located in the heart of the city.

   Sinónimoscorefocushearthubmiddlemidpointmidstnucleus

   Antónimosboundaryedgemarginperiphery

2. Focal point of activityB1formal

   A place where a particular type of activity or service is concentrated.

   centro de actividad

   • The city has a new sports centre with a swimming pool.
   • This research centre focuses on climate change.
   • The community centre offers classes for all ages.

   Sinónimoscoreepicenterfocushearthubnerve centernucleuspivotseat

3. Core or essential partB2formal

   The most important or essential part of an idea, experience, or object.

   núcleo, parte central

   • The centre of the argument was about fairness.
   • She is at the centre of the company's decision-making process.
   • The chocolate centre of the candy is the best part.

   Sinónimoscorecruxessencefocushearthubkernelnucleus

4. Focus of attentionB1formal

   The object or person that receives the most interest or attention.

   centro de atención

   • The new product was the centre of the exhibition.
   • He loves being the centre of attention at parties.
   • The scandal became the centre of media coverage.

   Sinónimoscorecynosurefocushearthubnucleusspotlight

5. Nerve control clusterC1formalmedical

   A group of nerve cells in the brain that controls a specific bodily function.

   centro nervioso

   • The respiratory centre in the brainstem controls breathing.
   • Damage to the speech centre can affect communication.
   • The visual centre processes information from the eyes.

   Sinónimoscenternerve centernerve centre

6. Dedicated buildingA2formal

   A building or facility designed for a specific purpose or activity.

   Centro (edificio o instalación)

   • The conference centre can host up to 500 people.
   • They opened a new wellness centre in the neighborhood.
   • The art centre features exhibitions from local artists.

   Sinónimosbuildingcomplexestablishmentfacilityhub