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    Focos (en. Spotlights)

    /ˈfokos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An electrical device that generates light.
    The lights in the room are off.
    Los focos de la sala están apagados.
    A light point in a scene, especially in photography or theater.
    The lights on stage illuminate the actors.
    Los focos del escenario iluminan a los actores.
    Elements of a camera that focus light.
    The camera lights are important for getting a good image.
    Los focos de la cámara son importantes para obtener una buena imagen.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'focus', meaning 'fire' or 'hearth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    focal points
    Points where attention is focused.
    focos de atención
    light sources
    Sources that emit light.
    focos de luz
    infection hotspots
    Areas where there is a proliferation of diseases.
    focos de infección

    Related Words

    lighting
    Action of illuminating or state of being illuminated.
    iluminación
    lamp
    A device that emits light, usually through electricity.
    lámpara
    reflector
    An element that directs light, increasing the illumination of a space.
    reflektor

    Slang Meanings

    Lights as a symbol of attention or success at an event.
    That party was the most talked-about of the year; everyone was in the spotlight.
    Esa fiesta fue la más comentada del año, todos estaban en los focos.
    Used in a figurative context to describe something that stands out or attracts attention.
    The new project has him in the spotlight of the company.
    El nuevo proyecto lo tiene en los focos de la empresa.