enfoque

/en-FO-kay/

approach

A hiker standing at a crossroads looking at a clear path through the mountains.

A specific approach or way of tackling a journey.

enfoque(noun)

mB1

approach

a way of dealing with a situation or problem

Also:

perspective

a specific point of view

standpoint

the position from which something is viewed

📝 In Action

Necesitamos un nuevo enfoque para resolver este problema.

We need a new approach to solve this problem.

Su enfoque en la educación es muy innovador.

Her approach to education is very innovative.

Desde mi enfoque, la situación es clara.

From my perspective, the situation is clear.

Word Connections

Synonyms

perspectiva (perspective)
punto de vista (point of view)
planteamiento (approach/proposal)

Common Collocations

enfoque multidisciplinario – multidisciplinary approach
cambiar el enfoque – to change focus/approach

💡 Grammar Points

Always Masculine

This word is always masculine, so you should use 'el' or 'un' before it, even though it ends in 'e'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Focusing vs. Approach

Mistake: "Using 'foco' to mean a strategy or method."

Correction: Use 'enfoque' for strategies or mental perspectives. 'Foco' usually refers to a physical lightbulb or the very center of something.

⭐ Usage Tips

Professional Use

Use 'enfoque' in job interviews or essays to sound more professional when talking about your methods or ideas.

A sharp, clear flower in the foreground with a soft, blurred garden in the background.

The focus and clarity of an image.

enfoque(noun)

mB2

focus

the clarity of an image in a camera or eyes

Also:

focusing

the act of adjusting for clarity

📝 In Action

La cámara tiene un enfoque automático muy rápido.

The camera has a very fast autofocus.

Perdí el enfoque de la imagen por un momento.

I lost the focus of the image for a moment.

Word Connections

Synonyms

nitidez (sharpness/clarity)

Antonyms

desenfoque (blurriness)

Common Collocations

fuera de enfoque – out of focus

💡 Grammar Points

Related to the verb 'Enfocar'

This noun comes directly from the action of adjusting a lens to see clearly.

⭐ Usage Tips

Tech Talk

When your glasses aren't working or your screen is blurry, mention that the 'enfoque' is bad.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: enfoque

Question 1 of 1

If a manager says, 'Me gusta tu enfoque,' what do they mean?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

enfocar(to focus/to approach) - verb

enfocado(focused) - adjective

desenfoque(blur) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Can 'enfoque' mean 'concentration'?

While related, Spanish usually uses 'concentración' for mental focus. 'Enfoque' is more about the 'method' or 'perspective' you use.

Is 'enfoque' used for people?

You wouldn't call a person an 'enfoque,' but you can say a person is 'enfocada' (focused).