centrar ... en
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centrar ... en
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (general)
a. to focus ... on
Intenta centrar la atención en el libro que tienes delante en lugar de distraerte continuamente con lo que pasa a tu alrededor.Try to focus your attention on the book in front of you instead of being continually distracted by what's going on around you.
b. to center ... on (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El inspector de policía decidió centrar su investigación en las personas más allegadas a la víctima.The police inspector decided to center his investigation on the people closest to the victim.
c. to centre ... on (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La trama de la novela se centra en la vida de dos hermanas nacidas a principios del siglo XX.The plot of the novel centres on the life of two sisters who were born at the beginning of the 20th century.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Creo que desperdiciamos nuestras vidas. Deberíamos centrar nuestro interés en cosas más importantes.I think we're wasting our lives. We should focus on more important things.
Si quieres acabar tu carrera universitaria, centra toda tu atención en ella.If you want to finish your degree, focus only on it.
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