Concentrar (en. Concentrate)

/konθenˈtɾaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Directing attention or effort towards the same goal or place.
I need to concentrate on my studies for the exam.
Necesito concentrarme en mis estudios para el examen.
Grouping various substances or elements in one place.
The scientist works to concentrate the compound into a single jar.
El científico trabaja para concentrar el compuesto en un solo frasco.
Increasing the intensity of something by reducing its volume or space.
We concentrate the fruit juice by removing the water.
Concentramos el jugo de frutas al eliminar el agua.

Etymology

From Latin 'concentrare', which means to gather.

Common Phrases and Expressions

concentrate efforts
Joining forces to achieve a goal.
concentrar esfuerzos
concentrate mind
Focusing attention on a specific task.
concentrar mente
concentrate energy
Directing all energy towards a particular purpose.
concentrar la energía

Related Words

concentration
The act of concentrating or the state of being concentrated.
concentración
focus
To put the focus on something specific.
focalizar
focus
The direction or interest centered on a particular topic.
enfoque

Slang Meanings

Being completely immersed in something.
Today I am very focused on finishing my project.
Hoy estoy muy concentrado en terminar mi proyecto.
Not getting distracted by external things.
I need to concentrate my attention and not look at my phone.
Debo concentrar mi atención y no mirar el teléfono.