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foco — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • flashlight noun A small portable battery-powered light held in the hand.
  • focus noun The main center of attention, activity, or interest.
  • headlight noun A lamp mounted on the front of a vehicle to light the road ahead when driving in the dark.
  • spotlight noun A powerful, directed beam of light used to illuminate a specific person or area, especially on a stage.

Senses

foco is used for these senses in English:

  • cynosure (figuratively) Something that is the center of attention; an object that serves as a focal point of attraction and admiration.
  • flashlight (Canada, US, Philippines) A battery-powered hand-held light source.
  • focus (uncountable) Concentration of attention.
  • headlight A bright light, with a lens and reflector, on the front of a motor vehicle (or originally a ship or train), designed to illuminate the road when driving at night; normally one of a pair.
  • light bulb An evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament which is heated by electrical resistance to produce light.
  • spotlight A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.

focus — full definition

  1. noun The main center of attention, activity, or interest.
  2. noun The point at which light rays or an image converge to appear sharp, especially in photography or optics.
  3. verb To direct one's attention or effort toward something specific.
  4. verb To adjust a lens or the eye so that an image appears sharp.

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