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How do you say "spotlight" in Spanish?
el foco
In Spanish, "spotlight" is el foco.
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Pronunciation
el FOH-koh. Two words, stress on foco's first syllable.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun. El is the masculine singular article. Plural: los focos.
Example sentence
El foco esta en el escenario.
The spotlight is on the stage.
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How to remember el foco
Foco means focus and spotlight. Both draw attention to one specific area.
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Questions about el foco
How do you say "spotlight" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "spotlight" is el foco. It is a noun.
Is el foco masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun. El is the masculine singular article. Plural: los focos.
How is el foco used in a sentence?
Use el foco as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El foco esta en el escenario. (The spotlight is on the stage.).
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