enfoca

Enfoca is a conjugated form of the Spanish verb enfocar, which means to focus. Specifically, enfoca is the third-person singular present indicative form (él/ella/usted enfoca) and also the affirmative informal imperative (tú enfoca). The infinitive is enfocar, and related nouns include enfoque (the act or concept of focusing) and foco (the focal point or lens focus).

Etymology and meaning: enfocar derives from the Spanish prefix en- plus foco, from Latin focus, meaning a fireplace or center. In modern usage, enfocar covers both literal focusing of a lens in photography or optics and figurative focusing of attention, effort, or resources.

Usage: In photography and optics, enfocar describes adjusting a lens to render a subject sharp. Examples include “La cámara enfoca el sujeto” and “Ajusta la lente para enfocar.” In general language, it can mean directing attention or concentrating efforts, as in “Enfoca tu atención en los detalles” or “La campaña enfoca sus recursos en educación.” The form also appears in formal address as usted enfoca.

Related terms: Enfoque is the noun for focus or focal approach, while foco can refer to the focal point or a lamp. Focalizar is a synonym in many contexts, though usage varies by region and register.

See also: Enfoque, Foco, Focalización, Fotografía.