center
BrE /ˈsentr/ AmE /ˈsentr/
noun / adjective / verb en → es
the middle point of an area or the main part of a town, city, etc.
centro, parte central
Collocations city center · shopping center
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The city center is full of shops and restaurants.
El centro de la ciudad está lleno de tiendas y restaurantes.
the main idea or purpose of something
centro, núcleo
Collocations center of attention · center of interest
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The center of her painting is a bright red circle.
El centro de su pintura es un círculo rojo brillante.
to organize or arrange something around a central point
centrar, organizar alrededor de
- center sth on/around sb/sth
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The exhibition is centered around the theme of peace.
La exposición se centra en el tema de la paz.
a group of players in a sport or game who play for the same team and against other teams
equipo, conjunto
Collocations football center · basketball center
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He is the best center in the league.
Es el mejor centro de la liga.
a point that is equally distant from all points on a line or surface
centro, punto medio
Collocations center of a circle
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The center of the circle is at point A.
El centro del círculo está en el punto A.
in or near the middle; not on the edge or side of something
central, centro
Collocations center stage · center position
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The center of the room was decorated with a large chandelier.
El centro de la sala estaba decorado con un gran candil.
to move to or reach the center of something
centrarse, dirigirse al centro
- sth centers on/around sb/sth
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The discussion centered around the issue of climate change.
La discusión se centró en el tema del cambio climático.
to aim or direct something at a particular point, person, or group of people
dirigirse hacia, apuntar a
- center sth on/around sb/sth
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The campaign is centered around the needs of young people.
La campaña se centra en las necesidades de los jóvenes.