How to Say "concentrate!" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “concentrate!” is “concéntrate” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¡Concéntrate! No podemos perder más tiempo.
Concentrate! We can't waste any more time.
Si quieres entender el problema, concéntrate en los detalles.
If you want to understand the problem, focus on the details.
Antes de empezar el examen, respira profundo y concéntrate.
Before starting the exam, breathe deeply and concentrate.
The Glued-on 'te'
This word is the informal command ('tú') of the verb 'concentrarse.' The little word 'te' (meaning 'yourself') is glued directly onto the end of the verb.
The Mandatory Accent Mark
When you attach a pronoun like 'te' to a short command, the natural stress of the word moves. Spanish must add an accent mark (the tilde) over the 'e' to show you exactly where to put the emphasis: con-CÉN-tra-te.
Forgetting the Accent
Mistake: “concentrate”
Correction: concéntrate. Without the accent, the word would sound like 'con-cen-TRA-teh,' which is incorrect.
Using the Formal Form
Mistake: “concéntrate (when speaking to your boss)”
Correction: Use 'concéntrese' (the formal 'usted' command) when speaking to someone you should show respect to.
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