center
cen
ˈsɛn
sen
ter
tər
tēr
British pronunciation
/ˈsɛntə/
centre

Definición y significado de "center"en inglés

01

centro

the middle part or point of an area or object
center definition and meaning
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She placed a vase of flowers on the center of the dining table.
Ella colocó un jarrón de flores en el centro de la mesa del comedor.
The cake had a cream-filled center that tasted delicious.
El pastel tenía un centro relleno de crema que sabía delicioso.
02

centro, corazón de la ciudad

the part of a city or town in which most of the shops, offices, and entertainment facilities are located
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center definition and meaning
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centro comercial, centro

a large building or complex with shops, businesses, and entertainment for people to visit
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They spent the afternoon shopping at the new center downtown.
Pasaron la tarde comprando en el nuevo centro del centro de la ciudad.
The center includes a food court, clothing stores, and a cinema.
El centro incluye una zona de comidas, tiendas de ropa y un cine.
04

centro, jardín central

the piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher
05

centro, instalación

a specific location or facility where a particular activity, function, or purpose is focused
example
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The community center is a hub for local events, classes, and gatherings.
El centro comunitario es un núcleo para eventos locales, clases y reuniones.
The research center focuses on developing new technologies for renewable energy.
El centro de investigación se enfoca en el desarrollo de nuevas tecnologías para energías renovables.
06

centro, medio

a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure
07

centro, núcleo

a cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process
08

el centro, lo esencial

the most important or defining aspect of an idea or concept
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The center of her argument was the need for more effective education reform.
El centro de su argumento era la necesidad de una reforma educativa más efectiva.
At the center of the philosophy is the belief in individual freedom.
En el centro de la filosofía está la creencia en la libertad individual.
09

centro, foco

the object upon which interest and attention focuses
10

centro, medio

the middle of a military or naval formation
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centro

politically moderate persons; centrists
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centro, núcleo

a place where a certain activity, business, or interest is mostly gathered or focused
example
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This city is the center of trade in the region.
Esta ciudad es el centro del comercio en la región.
The town became a center for learning.
El pueblo se convirtió en un centro de aprendizaje.
13

centro, jugador central

(football) the person who plays center on the line of scrimmage and snaps the ball to the quarterback
14

pívot, centro

the tallest player on the basketball team who is positioned near the basket
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The center played a crucial role in securing the team ’s victory with his exceptional rebounding skills.
El pívot jugó un papel crucial en asegurar la victoria del equipo con sus excepcionales habilidades de rebote.
Our basketball team is looking for a tall and strong center who can dominate the paint.
Nuestro equipo de baloncesto busca un pívot alto y fuerte que pueda dominar en la pintura.
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pívot, centro

the position of a basketball player who typically plays near the basket, responsible for scoring close-range shots
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She played the center in last year's match.
Ella jugó como pívot en el partido del año pasado.
When playing the center, he focuses on scoring in the post.
Cuando juega de pívot, se centra en anotar en el poste.
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centro, jugador de centro

the position of an offensive lineman in American football who is responsible for snapping the ball to the quarterback and blocking defenders
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So this season, is she on the bench or is she playing center?
Entonces esta temporada, ¿está en el banquillo o juega de centro?
The player who was playing the center blocked the defenders effectively.
El jugador que jugaba en el centro bloqueó a los defensores de manera efectiva.
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centro, jugador de centro

a position in hockey played by a forward who is placed in the middle of the ice, responsible for taking faceoffs, setting up plays, and scoring goals
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The coach selected the player for center very carefully.
El entrenador seleccionó al jugador para el centro con mucho cuidado.
She scored a goal in her first time playing the center.
Marcó un gol en su primera vez jugando de delantero centro.
18

centro, relleno

the sweet central portion of a piece of candy that is enclosed in chocolate or some other covering
19

centro, jugador de centro

(ice hockey) the person who plays center on a hockey team
20

centro, pase al centro

a pass or play from the side to the middle of the field to set up a scoring opportunity in games like soccer or hockey
example
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He made a perfect center to his teammate in front of the goal.
Hizo un centro perfecto a su compañero delante de la portería.
She practiced her centers to improve her accuracy.
Ella practicó sus centros para mejorar su precisión.
to center
01

centrar, concentrar

direct one's attention on something
to center definition and meaning
02

centrar

to be the main object of interest, attention, or concern
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The plot of the mystery novel centers around a missing heirloom, captivating readers with its twists and turns.
La trama de la novela de misterio gira en torno a una reliquia perdida, cautivando a los lectores con sus giros y vueltas.
During the meeting, discussions will center on strategies for increasing productivity in the workplace.
Durante la reunión, las discusiones girarán en torno a estrategias para aumentar la productividad en el lugar de trabajo.
03

centrar, colocar en el centro

move into the center
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central, medio

exactly in the middle of two limits
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centrista, moderado

of or belonging to neither the right nor the left politically or intellectually
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