spotlight

• Substantivo que designa um refletor ou holofote que projeta um feixe de luz forte e concentrado sobre uma área específica; em sentido figurado, a situação de atenção pública ou destaque.

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 das atenções

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

   Sinônimosattentionfocusglarelimelightnoticepublic 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.

   Holofote

   • 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.

   Sinônimosspot

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de chamar a atenção ou focar em alguém ou algo, ou iluminar com um holofote.

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

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

   Sinônimosaccentuateemphasizefeatureforegroundhighlightpoint upshowcasestressunderlineunderscore

   Antônimosconcealhidemaskobscureovershadow

2. Illuminate with a lightB1formal

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

   Iluminar com holofote

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfloodlighthighlightilluminatelightlight up