spotlight

BrE /ˈspɒtlaɪt/ AmE /ˈspɑːtlaɪt/

noun en → es

1 LIGHT [uncountable] B2

a bright light used to make something look more important or noticeable in a performance, photograph, etc.

luz focalizada, reflector

  • spotlight on somebody/something

Collocations spotlight on a performer · spotlight in a photograph

  • The spotlight was on her as she sang.

    La luz focalizada estaba sobre ella mientras cantaba.

2 ATTENTION [transitive] B1

to focus attention or interest on someone or something

poner la atención en, destacar

  • spotlight somebody/something

Collocations spotlight a problem · spotlight an issue

  • The report spotlights the problems in the health service.

    El informe destaca los problemas en el servicio de salud.