Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/ˈfoko/

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Translation

focus, spotlight, light bulb

Word origin

From Latin focus ('hearth, fireplace'), later used in optics for the point where rays meet.

Origin
Latin
Root
focus
English cognates
focus, fuel

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralfocos

Examples

economía.

The focus of the debate was the economy.

fundió .

The light bulb in the kitchen burned out.

.

The actor was under the spotlight on the stage.

¿ ?

Can you put the focus on this problem?

.

The camera lost focus for a moment.

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This word is part of lesson 96.