Enfoque (en. Approach)

/enˈfoke/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Perspective through which a situation or problem is observed or analyzed.
His approach to education is innovative.
Su enfoque sobre la educación es innovador.
Concentration of attention on a specific point.
The camera's focus is very sharp.
El enfoque de la cámara es muy nítido.
Method or strategy adopted to achieve a goal.
The company's focus has changed in recent years.
El enfoque de la empresa ha cambiado en los últimos años.

Etymology

From the verb 'enfocar', which comes from the Latin 'focus', meaning 'fire' or 'place of the flame'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

multidisciplinary approach
An approach that integrates different disciplines to analyze a topic.
enfoque multidisciplinario
change perspective
To modify the perspective with which an issue is considered.
cambiar de enfoque
customer-centered approach
Strategy that prioritizes the needs and desires of the customer.
enfoque centrado en el cliente

Related Words

to focus
Adjusting attention towards a specific object or topic.
enfocar
focused
That has been directed or concentrated on a specific point.
enfocado

Slang Meanings

A way of viewing things in a specific manner.
That is his approach to life, always positive.
Ese es su enfoque sobre la vida, siempre positivo.
Perspective that is adopted in a conversation.
We need to find a lighter approach to this discussion.
Tenemos que encontrar un enfoque más ligero para esta discusión.