Concentro (en. Concentrate)

/konˈsento/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Directing attention to a single point or topic.
I must concentrate my efforts on studying for the exam.
Debo concentro mis esfuerzos en estudiar para el examen.
Grouping elements in the same place.
The teacher asked us to concentrate the materials on the table.
El profesor nos pidió que concentro los materiales en la mesa.
Focusing energy or resources on a specific task.
She needs to concentrate her time on the project.
Ella necesita concentro su tiempo en el proyecto.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'concentrare', which means to gather or group.

Common Phrases and Expressions

focus of attention
The situation in which resources or efforts are directed toward a single goal.
concentro de atención
focus of efforts
Union of resources to achieve a specific objective.
concentro de esfuerzos

Related Words

concentration
Action of concentrating or the amount of something that has been concentrated.
concentración
focus
The direction or territory where actions are centered.
enfoque

Slang Meanings

Being in the zone
When I'm studying, I concentrate and feel like I'm in the zone.
Cuando estoy estudiando, me concentro y siento que estoy en la zona.
Centering everything
He always wants to concentrate everything on his project.
Él siempre quiere concentro todo en su proyecto.