English–Spanish
“epicenter” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/epiˈθentɾo/
Example
El epicentro del terremoto estuvo cerca de la costa.
The epicenter of the earthquake was near the coast.
How to say “epicenter” in Spanish
“Epicenter” in Spanish is epicentro.
Surface point directly above an earthquake's underground focus.
Example sentences with epicentro
La manifestación convirtió al barrio en el epicentro de las protestas.
The demonstration turned the neighborhood into the epicenter of the protests.
Tips for using epicentro
- News reports often list the epicentro as a location distinct from the towns that report heavy damage, because local geology and distance affect shaking intensity.