foco
focus ; focus [foci, -pl.] ; display spotlight ; spotlight ; focal point ; hotbed ; searchlight ; floodlight ; flood lamp.
The lens is of universal focus, down to any distance accommodated by the unaided eye, simply because it is of short focal length.
Once organised into facets, the single concepts that have previously been referred to as isolates, become known as foci (singular focus).
Plenty of light, with a display spotlight if possible, should illuminate the exhibition (a number of inexpensive, safe little spotlights intended for the job are now on the market).
Plenty of light, with a display spotlight if possible, should illuminate the exhibition (a number of inexpensive, safe little spotlights intended for the job are now on the market).
The library needs to be developed as the focal point of the community, a place where the public can drop in for all kinds of activities, not necessarily book-related or 'cultural'.
One of the most common misconceptions and criticisms held by the general public concerning universities is that they are hotbeds of radicalism, alcoholism, and sexism.
The author describes, assesses and illustrates 216 sites which range from airfields and blockhouses, to searchlights and pillboxes, dating from the 16th c. to 1945.
Attendance is significantly higher when the game is played in the evening under floodlights.
Intensity levels for flood lamps is relatively low because the energy is spread over a large area.
en el foco de atención
in the spotlight
We can see these challenges very clearly manifested in the highly public scrutiny of architects, lawyers, social workers, accountants, and doctors, to name only those in the most recent spotlight.
foco de atracción de turistas
honeypot
Hitherto rural excursions have been confined to 'honeypots' with little penetration away from main roads.
foco de interés
focus of interest
focus of concern
focus of attention
In an area study the emphasis should be about equal, in a case or comparative study it should be graded depending on the focus of interest.
In an era of exploding medical expenses, the linkage between health care providers and insurers becomes a focus of concern because its improvement is necessary if costs are to be contained.
As most disabled students have been paraplegics, the focus of attention has been on wheelchair access and assistance.
foco de población
population centre
What was clear from the analysis was that major population centres such as Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Hull and York (all of which are university towns) had what might be called 'good' bookshop provision.
foco de resistencia
pocket of resistance
Pockets of resistance still remain in Fallujah, but the vast majority of insurgents have been cleared out.
foco reflector
floodlight
Attendance is significantly higher when the game is played in the evening under floodlights.
iluminar con focos [Verbo irregular: pasado y participio floodlit]
floodlight
The local authorities have decided to floodlight the library at night to discourage vandalism.