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spotlight in Spanish

spotlight in Spanish is foco, proyector, spot — spotlight means a powerful, directed beam of light used to illuminate a specific person or area, especially on a stage.

spotlight in Spanish

foco
noun
A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.
proyector
noun
A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.
spot
noun
A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.
rodal alumbrado
noun
(by extension) The circle of light shed by a spotlight.
centro atencional
noun
(figurative) The center of attention; the highlight or most important part.
foco de atención
noun
(figurative) The center of attention; the highlight or most important part.
enfocar
verb
(transitive) To illuminate with a spotlight.

What does "spotlight" mean?

  1. noun A powerful, directed beam of light used to illuminate a specific person or area, especially on a stage.
    "The singer stepped into the spotlight as the crowd cheered."
  2. noun The center of public attention or focus.
    "The scandal put the senator in the spotlight for weeks."
  3. verb To draw attention to something.
    "The documentary spotlights the struggles of small farmers."
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spotlight in a sentence

  • The singer stepped into the spotlight as the crowd cheered.
  • The lighting crew swung the spotlight across the stage to find the actor.
  • The scandal put the senator in the spotlight for weeks.
  • Our small village was suddenly in the spotlight after the film crew arrived.

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What is "spotlight" in Spanish?
"spotlight" in Spanish is foco, proyector, spot. spotlight means: A powerful, directed beam of light used to illuminate a specific person or area, especially on a stage.
How do you use "spotlight" in a sentence?
Example: "The singer stepped into the spotlight as the crowd cheered." In Spanish, "spotlight" is foco, proyector, spot.
Are there other ways to say "spotlight" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "spotlight": foco, proyector, spot, rodal alumbrado, centro atencional, foco de atención.
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