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el foco(
foh
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koh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. spotlight (on a stage)
El protagonista hacÃa su monólogo bajo el foco.The main character delivered his monologue under the spotlight.
b. floodlight (for a large area)
El monumento está iluminado por 18 focos.The monument is illuminated by 18 floodlights.
c. headlight (of a car) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
El conductor apagó los focos para que no lo detectaran.The driver turned out the headlights to avoid being detected.
3. (geometry)
4. (nucleus)
a. focus
El foco de mi investigación son las redes sociales.The focus of my research is social media.
b. focal point
La guerra en Oriente Medio era el foco de nuestra discusión.The war in the Middle East was the focal point of our discussion.
c. center (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
China es uno de los principales focos industriales del mundo.China is one of the main industrial centers of the world.
d. centre (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Es la tendencia dominante en los focos culturales más importantes de Europa.It's the dominant trend in the most important cultural centres of Europe.
e. source (of a conflict, problem, infection)
El petróleo y el agua potable serán focos de conflicto en el futuro cercano.Oil and drinkable water will be a source of conflict in the near future.
f. seat (of a fire)
Los bomberos están tratando de llegar al foco del incendio.The firefighters are trying to get to the seat of the fire.
5. (electric bulb) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. light bulb
Tengo que cambiar el foco de la cocina.I need to change the light bulb in the kitchen.
6. (lamp) (Central America)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
a. flashlight (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Compré velas por si se rompe el foco.I bought candles in case the flashlight breaks.
b. torch (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
No encuentro pilas para el foco.I can't find batteries for the torch.
7. (public lighting) (Caribbean)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
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