focal - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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focal (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

Adjective

Phonetic Transcription

/fókal/ or /ˈfo.kal/

Translation Options into English

Meaning and Usage

In Spanish, "focal" primarily refers to something that relates to a focus or a central point. It is often used in medical contexts to describe a specific area of concern or activity, such as in imaging (e.g., a focal lesion) or in physics to denote the point where rays converge. It is moderately frequent in both spoken and written contexts, with a tendency to appear more in specialized language, especially in science and medicine.

Example Sentences

  1. La radiografía mostró una lesión focal en el pulmón.
  2. The X-ray showed a focal lesion in the lung.

  3. En óptica, el punto focal es esencial para la formación de imágenes.

  4. In optics, the focal point is essential for image formation.

  5. Los problemas focales en la investigación requieren atención inmediata.

  6. Focal issues in the research require immediate attention.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Focal" is not commonly embedded within idiomatic expressions. However, it is often used in technical phrases that convey its meaning of focus or centrality. Below are examples related to its usage in specific contexts:

  1. En medicina, el área focal es donde se concentran los síntomas.
  2. In medicine, the focal area is where symptoms concentrate.

  3. Los estudios focales ayudan a entender problemas específicos en la teoría.

  4. Focal studies help to understand specific problems in theory.

  5. La investigación se centra en un punto focal de la controversia.

  6. The research focuses on a focal point of the controversy.

Etymology

The term "focal" comes from the Latin word "focus," which means "hearth" or "fireplace," metaphorically referring to a point of concentration or origin. The suffix "-al" is a common ending in Spanish adjectives, indicating a relationship or pertaining to.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Central - Concentrado - Específico

Antonyms: - Difuso (diffused) - Periférico (peripheral) - General (general)

"Focal" retains a specialized meaning that is context-dependent, particularly in the domains of medicine, mathematics, and physics.



23-07-2024