Spanish word

concentrar

Pronunciation

IPA/konθenˈtɾaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbfocus

Example

Necesito concentrarme en el examen.

I need to focus on the exam.

Illustration for concentrar (focus)

More examples

Es difícil concentrar la atención con tanto ruido.

It's difficult to concentrate attention with so much noise.

Core concept

Parallel rays converging into a bright spot under a magnifying glass.

Common phrases

  • concentrar la atención

    concentrate attention

  • concentrar esfuerzos

    concentrate efforts

  • concentrarse en

    concentrate on

Similar words

concentrarse: Directs attention or feelings toward a particular task or idea.
enfocar: Aligns viewpoint or attention to make a subject appear clear.
centrar: Brings attention or interest to the central point of a topic.
fijar: Fixes attention or gaze steadily on a single precise point.

Definition in Spanish

Juntar elementos o enfocar la atención en algo para que resulte más intenso o concentrado.

Word origin

The word derives from Latin concentrāre (con- "together" + centrum "center") and retains the idea of drawing items or attention toward a single center.

Usage tips

  • Concentrar often appears with a direct object for gathering or intensifying something, and concentrarse is the typical form when talking about focusing mentally.

Other meanings

  • gatherverb
  • concentrateverb

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