focus

• Sustantivo que designa el punto central de atención, concentración o interés, así como la nitidez y definición clara de una imagen u objeto.

A noun referring to the central point of attention, concentration, or interest, or the clear and sharp definition of an image or subject.

plural irregular

1. Center of attentionB1formal

   The main point or area of interest or activity.

   Centro de atención

   • The focus of the meeting was the new budget plan.
   • Her focus shifted to her career after graduation.
   • The focus of the research is climate change.

   Sinónimoscentercoreepicenterfocal pointhearthub

2. Clarity of visionB1formal

   The state of being clear and sharp, especially in an image or lens.

   Nitidez de visión

   • The camera's focus was adjusted for the close-up shot.
   • His eyes struggled to find focus in the dim light.
   • The photograph is out of focus.

   Sinónimosclarityclearnesscrispnessdefinitiondistinctnessresolutionsharpness

   Antónimosblurblurrinessfuzziness

3. ConcentrationA2formal

   The ability to direct one's attention or mental effort on a particular task.

   Concentración

   • She lost her focus during the long exam.
   • Meditation helps improve your focus.
   • He needs to maintain focus while driving.

   Sinónimosabsorptionapplicationattentionattentivenessconcentrationdedicationengrossmentintentnesssingle-mindedness

   Antónimosdistractioninattention

• Verbo que indica la acción de dirigir la atención, la energía o el esfuerzo hacia un objeto, tema o actividad concretos, así como el acto de ajustar un dispositivo óptico para obtener una imagen nítida.

A verb used to indicate the act of directing one's attention, energy, or effort toward a particular point, subject, or activity.

1. Concentrate attentionA2formal

   To direct one's attention or effort on a particular thing.

   concentrar la atención

   • Please focus on your homework.
   • She focused her energy on learning the piano.
   • He couldn't focus during the meeting because of the noise.

   Sinónimosattendcenterconcentrateconvergedirectfixatezero in

   Antónimosdistractignoreneglectwander

2. Adjust for clarityB1formal

   To adjust a lens or device to make an image clear.

   Enfocar

   • The photographer focused the camera on the bird.
   • He focused his binoculars on the distant mountain.
   • She focused the microscope to see the cells clearly.

   Sinónimosadjustsetsharpentune

   Antónimosblur

3. Direct energy or resourcesB2formal

   To direct energy, effort, or resources toward a specific goal.

   enfocar

   • The company is focusing its resources on renewable energy.
   • We need to focus our efforts on improving customer service.
   • The government focused funding on education programs.

   Sinónimosaimapplycenterchannelconcentratedevotedirecttarget

   Antónimosdispersedistractdivertscatter

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