Concentración (en. Concentration)

/kon.θen.tɾa.sjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The action of uniting or gathering people or things in the same place.
The concentration of forces in a single point is key to the success of the strategy.
La concentración de fuerzas en un solo punto es clave para el éxito de la estrategia.
The ability to focus attention on a specific task.
Studying requires great concentration to understand the concepts.
El estudio requiere de una gran concentración para entender los conceptos.
The increase in the amount of an element in a given volume.
The concentration of salt in seawater is quite high.
La concentración de sal en el agua del mar es bastante alta.

Etymology

From Latin 'concentratio', meaning 'gathering' or 'union at a point'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

concentration of forces
Gathering of resources or people for a common goal.
concentración de fuerzas
concentration of population
High density of people in a specific area.
concentración de población
to be in concentration
Being completely focused on an activity without distractions.
estar en concentración

Related Words

to concentrate
Action of uniting or gathering something.
concentrar
to focus
Directing attention towards a specific object or matter.
enfocar
attention
Ability to center the mind on something.
atención

Slang Meanings

To be in the zone
When I study for exams, I try to be in the zone and maintain concentration.
Cuando estudio para los exámenes, trato de estar en la zona y mantener la concentración.
To hold on
In the exam, you have to hold on and maintain concentration until the end.
En el examen, hay que aguantar el tirón y mantener la concentración hasta el final.