OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 7623

focus

/ˈfəʊ.kəs/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
foco • punto focal
A point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge.
The heat of sunlight at the focus of a magnifying glass can easily set dry leaves on fire.
enfoque
The fact of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.
Not long ago, it was difficult to produce photographs of tiny creatures with every part in focus.[…]A photo processing technique called focus stacking has changed that. Developed a…
Unfortunately, the license plate is out of focus in this image.
enfoque
The quality of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.
During this scene, the boy’s face shifts subtly from soft focus into sharp focus.
foco
Concentration of attention.
I believe I can bring the high degree of focus required for this important job.
Word forms
📚 verb • entry_id 7624

focus

/ˈfəʊ.kəs/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
enfocar
To cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point.
The difficulties of focussing colour-light signals on curved tracks to ensure maximum sighting distance were underlined in the recent official report [...] on a low-speed collision…
afocar • enfocar
To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane.
You'll need to focus the microscope carefully in order to capture the full detail of this surface.
centrarse en • concentrarse • enfocar
To concentrate one's attention on something; to have as one's central point of interest, concern, etc.
I have to focus on my work.