spotlight

• Sustantivo que designa una lámpara que proyecta un haz de luz intenso y concentrado sobre una zona concreta, o, en sentido figurado, la posición de atención o fama pública.

A noun referring to a lamp that projects a strong, focused beam of light onto a specific area, or figuratively, a position of public attention or prominence.

1. Focus of public attentionB2formal

   A position of intense public interest or scrutiny.

   centro de atención pública

   • The scandal put the company in the spotlight.
   • She enjoys being in the spotlight during performances.
   • The politician tried to avoid the media spotlight.

   Sinónimosattentionfocusglarelimelightnoticepublic eyepublicity

2. Stage lighting deviceB1formal

   A lamp that produces a strong, focused beam of light to illuminate a specific area, often used in theater or events.

   Foco de escenario

   • The spotlight followed the singer across the stage.
   • The technician adjusted the spotlight for the solo performance.
   • A single spotlight highlighted the actor's face.

   Sinónimosspot

• Verbo que designa la acción de dirigir la atención o el foco hacia alguien o algo, o de iluminar con un reflector o proyector de luz.

A verb used to indicate the act of directing attention or focus onto someone or something, or illuminating with a spotlight.

1. Make prominentB2formal

   To draw attention to something or someone, making them more visible or important.

   Destacar, poner de relieve

   • The documentary spotlights the struggles of small farmers.
   • The article spotlights the achievements of young scientists.
   • The conference will spotlight emerging technologies in healthcare.

   Sinónimosaccentuateemphasizefeatureforegroundhighlightpoint upshowcasestressunderlineunderscore

   Antónimosconcealhidemaskobscureovershadow

2. Illuminate with a lightB1formal

   To shine a directed beam of light on a person or object, especially on a stage.

   Iluminar con un reflector

   • The technician spotlights the lead singer during the performance.
   • The dancer was spotlit from above as she performed her solo.
   • They spotlit the painting to highlight its details.

   Sinónimosfloodlighthighlightilluminatelightlight up