central

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BrE /ˈsentrəl/ AmE /ˈsɛntrəl/

adjective en → es

1 LOCATION [attributive, predicative] A2

in or near the middle of a place; in the centre of something

central, en el centro de

  • the central part/area/region

Collocations central station · central park

  • The hotel is in a central location.

    El hotel está en una ubicación central.

2 IMPORTANT [attributive, predicative] B1

very important or necessary; essential

importante, esencial

  • a central issue/point

Collocations central to the argument · central in the plan

  • The central theme of the book is love.

    El tema central del libro es el amor.

3 ORGANIZATION [attributive] B2

relating to an organization or system that controls other parts; main

central, de la administración central

  • the central government

Collocations central committee · central bank

  • The decision was made by the central authority.

    La decisión fue tomada por la autoridad central.

4 ELECTRICITY [attributive] C1

relating to a place where electricity is produced and sent out to other places; power station

central, de la planta eléctrica central

  • a central power station

Collocations central electricity supply · central heating system

  • The building is connected to the central grid.

    El edificio está conectado a la red eléctrica central.