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to fixate
01
fijar, concentrar la mirada
to focus or concentrate one's gaze on something or someone
Transitive: to fixate one's gaze on a specific point
Intransitive: to fixate on a specific point
Ejemplos
The scientist asked the participant to fixate on the cross on the screen
El científico le pidió al participante que se fijara en la cruz en la pantalla.
During the test, the trainer asked him to fixate on the red light for several seconds.
Durante la prueba, el entrenador le pidió que se fijara en la luz roja durante varios segundos.
02
obsesionarse, fijarse
to excessively focus on one thing, to the point of obsession, making it difficult to think about other things
Intransitive: to fixate on sth
Ejemplos
Some individuals fixate on past mistakes, unable to move forward.
Algunas personas se obsesionan con los errores del pasado, incapaces de avanzar.
After the argument, he could n't help but fixate on the harsh words that were said.
Después de la discusión, no pudo evitar obsesionarse con las palabras duras que se dijeron.
03
obsesionarse, fijarse
to become overly focused or obsessed with someone, often in an unhealthy way
Intransitive: to fixate on sb
Ejemplos
He began to fixate on his colleague, constantly thinking about her during the day.
Comenzó a obsesionarse con su colega, pensando constantemente en ella durante el día.
She could n't stop fixating on him during the meeting.
No podía dejar de obsesionarse con él durante la reunión.
Árbol Léxico
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