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/konθentɾaˈθjon/ ES

/konsentɾaˈsjon/ MX

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Translation

concentration

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Word origin

From the verb concentrar ('to concentrate'), built on the prefix con- ('together') and centro ('centre'), from Latin centrum. English 'concentration' shares this origin.

Origin
Latin
Root
centrum
English cognates
concentration, centre

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralconcentraciones

Examples

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Chess requires a lot of concentration.

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I lost my concentration with all that noise.

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There was a large gathering of people in the square.

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The concentration of salt in the water is very high.

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I need silence to keep my concentration.

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This word is taught in chapter 34, lesson 10: concentración, astronauta, ladrillo and 7 more words.