Spanish Conversation · Level 106
59 words
Spanish word
foco
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfoko/
Meaning
- masculine nounlight bulb
Example
Apaga el foco cuando salgas.
Turn off the light bulb when you leave.
More examples
Tengo que comprar un foco nuevo para la lámpara.
I have to buy a new light bulb for the lamp.
Core concept
Bright central spot that draws attention.
Common phrases
reemplazar el foco
replace the light bulb
comprobar el foco
check the light bulb
el foco de la lámpara
the lamp's light bulb
Similar words
bombilla: Glass electric bulb that screws into a lamp or ceiling socket for home use.
lámpara: Portable or fixed lamp fixture that holds a bulb and provides lighting.
luz: General light or illumination that allows objects to be seen.
Definition in Spanish
Se aplica a la fuente que produce luz, especialmente la bombilla eléctrica, y también al punto central de atención en una discusión o actividad.
Word origin
Derived from medieval Latin focus 'hearth, fire', Spanish foco came to denote electric light sources and, by extension, a focal point in discussion or activity.
Usage tips
- 'Foco' resembles English 'focus' but usage differs: Spanish uses nouns such as 'foco' for the thing that is focused and verbs like 'enfocar' or 'centrar' for the action of focusing.