What does «afocar» mean in Spanish?
- To adjust the image of an object that is captured by some optical device so that it is reproduced clearly or sharply; also to center the image in the viewfinder of the device; to focus.
♦ Used in: Mexico
Examples of use in Spanish: "afocar la cámara de video".
"afocar el microscopio".
"no logro afocar mi cámara réflex que he unido a un telescopio".
- Directing a light source (such as a flashlight) to a certain place.
♦ Used in: Mexico
Examples of use in Spanish: "afoca aquí que está oscuro".
- Wearing extravagant clothing or acting in an extravagant manner.
♦ Used in: Cuba - Venezuela - To be astonished, dazzled or surprised.
♦ Used in: Venezuela
Examples of use in Spanish: "Quedé afocado con la respuesta sorpresiva que me dio"
- To surpass something or someone to an equivalent in some quality; to overshadow.
♦ Used in: Venezuela
Examples of use in Spanish: "En la fiesta su vestido afocó al de su hermana, se notaba que era mucho más caro".
- (afocarse a) Focus on.
♦ Used in: Mexico
Examples of use in Spanish: "debes afocarte más en los detalles".