centrado
“centrado” means “level-headed” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
level-headed, sensible
Also: focused, grounded
📝 In Action
Juan es un chico muy centrado para su edad.
B1Juan is a very level-headed boy for his age.
Necesito estar centrado para terminar este proyecto hoy.
B1I need to be focused to finish this project today.
Ella siempre ha sido la más centrada de la familia.
B2She has always been the most grounded one in the family.
centered
Also: aligned
📝 In Action
El título debe estar centrado en la página.
A2The title must be centered on the page.
El dibujo no quedó bien centrado.
A2The drawing didn't end up well centered.
Pon el espejo centrado sobre la chimenea.
B1Put the mirror centered over the fireplace.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: centrado
Question 1 of 3
If you describe a person as 'centrado', you mean they are:
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'centrar', which comes from the noun 'centro'. This traces back to the Latin 'centrum' and the Greek 'kentron', meaning a sharp point or the stationary point of a pair of compasses.
First recorded: 17th century (in its modern adjectival form)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'centrado' mean 'obsessed'?
Not exactly. It means focused in a healthy way. If someone is obsessed, 'obsesionado' is a better word.
Is it different from 'enfocado'?
Yes. 'Enfocado' is like a camera lens—it means looking at one specific goal. 'Centrado' is more about overall stability and maturity.
How do I say 'centered text'?
You would say 'texto centrado'.