Reconcentrada (en. Focused)

/rekonseŋ'tɾada/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to something that has been concentrated again.
The reconcentrated solution has a greater density.
La solución reconcentrada tiene una mayor densidad.
That is very centered on an activity or thought.
She was so reconcentrated on her work that she didn't hear the question.
Estaba tan reconcentrada en su trabajo que no escuchó la pregunta.

Etymology

From the prefix 're-' indicating repetition and 'concentrated', from the verb 'to concentrate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be reconcentrated
To be very focused on a task or situation.
estar reconcentrada
to reconcentrate
The act of refocusing on something.
reconcentrarse

Related Words

concentration
The act of concentrating on something specific.
concentración
focus
The direction of attention towards a concrete goal.
enfoque

Slang Meanings

To be in intensive mode, completely focused.
When she studies, she becomes reconcentrated and no one can talk to her.
Cuando estudia, se pone reconcentrada y no hay quien le hable.
To describe someone who is very detail-oriented and methodical.
That person is so reconcentrated that she checks everything twice.
Esa persona es tan reconcentrada que revisa todo dos veces.