el foco

Word: foco

Meaning in English:
The Spanish word "foco" has several meanings depending on the context. Primarily, it means:

1. Focus / Concentration point: This refers to the center or main point of attention, interest, or activity.
2. Light bulb / Spotlight: It can also mean a source of light or illumination, such as a light bulb or a spotlight.

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Explanation and parts:

• As a noun, "foco" refers to something that concentrates or directs attention or light.
• The word comes from Latin "focus," meaning fireplace or hearth, which evolved figuratively to mean a point of activity or light source.

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Synonyms in Spanish:

• For "focus" (attention): centro, núcleo, punto de atención
• For "light source": bombilla (light bulb), lámpara (lamp), luz

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Antonyms in Spanish:

• For "focus" (attention/center): periferia, margen, frontera (edges, margins)
• For "light source": there isn’t a direct antonym, but oscuridad (darkness) represents the absence of light.

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Example sentences:

• Foco de atención: El foco de la reunión es encontrar soluciones.
  (The focus of the meeting is to find solutions.)

• Foco de luz: Cambió el foco de la lámpara porque estaba quemado.
  (He changed the light bulb because it was burnt out.)