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foco

focus, spotlight

noun FOH-koh Less Common

Origin: From Latin focus (hearth, centre).

Also means

lightbulb (Latin America)

Usage Note

Foco means a spotlight or point of focus in most contexts (el foco de atención = 'the centre of attention'). In much of Latin America it is the everyday word for a light bulb, where Spain says bombilla. Fuera de foco means 'out of focus' in photography.

Examples

"El foco del escenario iluminaba al cantante."

Natural Translation

The stage spotlight illuminated the singer.

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