enfoque nítido
/enfoke nitido/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sharp focus" is translated into Spanish as enfoque nítido.
This phrase describes a clear and precise image where the edges of the subject are not blurred. You can also use the noun nitidez to refer to the quality of being sharp or the state of having a sharp focus.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun enfoque (focus) and the adjective nítido (sharp/clear).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "sharp focuses", you must pluralize both the noun and the adjective to enfoques nítidos.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the feminine form enfoque nítida. Because enfoque is a masculine noun, the adjective must be nítido and not the feminine nítida.
Did you know?
- The word enfoque shares a surprising connection to the English 'focus', as both words can be traced back to the Latin word for 'hearth' or 'fireplace'.
- While enfoque nítido refers to optics, the word enfoque is frequently used in Spanish to describe a 'perspective' or a 'strategic approach' to a political or social problem.
- To describe a person as having a 'sharp focus' on a goal, Spanish speakers use concentración instead of enfoque nítido.
Examples in context
- Estoy muy centrado/a en mis estudios.I'm very focused on my studies.
- La cámara logra un enfoque nítido de la flor.The camera achieves a sharp focus of the flower.
- La foto tiene un enfoque nítido.The photo has a sharp focus.
- Necesito un enfoque nítido en el primer plano.I need a sharp focus in the foreground.
- Lograste un enfoque nítido con este lente.You achieved a sharp focus with this lens.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are looking at a landscape photograph in a gallery.
- Alejandro¿Ves ese enfoque nítido en las montañas?Do you see that sharp focus on the mountains?
- ElenaSí, es impresionante lo clara que es.Yes, it is impressive how clear it is.
- AlejandroEl fotógrafo trabajó muy bien la luz.The photographer worked the light very well.
- ElenaTienes razón, es una imagen perfecta.You are right, it is a perfect image.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries enfoque, nítido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
