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    Centro (en. Center)

    /ˈsɛn.tɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Equidistant point from the boundaries of a space.
    The center of the city is very crowded.
    El centro de la ciudad es muy concurrido.
    Facility dedicated to a specific activity.
    The health center offers medical care.
    El centro de salud ofrece atención médica.
    The most intense or important part of something.
    The center of the debate was education.
    El centro del debate fue la educación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'centrum', which means 'central point'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    center of attention
    Place where the attention of the participants is focused.
    centro de atención
    shopping center
    Establishment that houses various shops and services.
    centro comercial
    in the center of
    In the middle or most important part of something.
    en el centro de

    Related Words

    to center
    To make something revolve around a central point.
    centrar
    central
    That is located in the middle or most important point.
    central
    centroid
    Point that represents the average of a geometric figure.
    centroide

    Slang Meanings

    In a youth context, it may refer to a popular meeting place.
    Let's go to the center; there's always a good atmosphere there.
    Vamos al centro, ahí siempre hay buen ambiente.
    Term used in certain neighborhoods to refer to a social group.
    That group is the center of the parties in the neighborhood.
    Ese grupo es el centro de las fiestas en el barrio.