Spanish Conversation · Level 19
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Spanish word
enfoque
Pronunciation
IPA/enˈfoke/
Meaning
- masculine nounfocus
Example
El enfoque de la clase es la conversación.
The focus of the class is conversation.
More examples
El enfoque comunicativo facilita el intercambio de ideas.
The communicative focus facilitates the exchange of ideas.
Core concept
Lens that frames which details matter.
Common phrases
enfoque de la clase
class focus
enfoque comunicativo
communicative focus
enfoque práctico
practical focus
Similar words
foco: Marks the central point that draws attention.
perspectiva: Offers a particular viewpoint for understanding an issue.
atención: Directs conscious awareness toward a person, object, or task.
punto: Presents a single key point within an argument or explanation.
Definition in Spanish
Perspectiva u orientación que determina qué aspectos se consideran importantes.
Word origin
The noun derives from enfocar 'to direct toward' plus a nominal ending and ultimately from Latin focus 'center', giving it the sense of a directing lens for attention.
Usage tips
- English 'approach' can translate enfoque, but in many contexts enfoque points to a particular viewpoint or emphasis rather than a neutral procedure.
Other meanings
- approachnoun
Opposites
- desenfoqueblurnoun
Related words
- enfocarfocusverb
- enfocadofocusedadjective