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focal points

[/ˈfoʊkəl pɔɪnts/]
nounpl: focal points
pontos focais
1. The central or most important points that attract attention or activity
The focal points of the debate were economic policy and healthcare reform.
Os pontos focais do debate foram política econômica e reforma de saúde.
2. In optics, the points where light rays converge after passing through a lens or reflecting off a mirror
The focal points of the lens determine the image quality.
Os pontos focais da lente determinam a qualidade da imagem.
3. In design and architecture, areas or objects that draw the eye and establish visual emphasis
The painting uses warm colors as focal points to guide the viewer's attention.
A pintura usa cores quentes como pontos focais para guiar a atenção do espectador.
Synonyms
centers of attentioncentral pointsmain focuseshubsepicenters
Antonyms
peripherybackgroundmargins

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pontos focais
Standard usage in all contexts
São Paulo
pontos focais
Standard usage, also 'focos principais'
Rio de Janeiro
pontos focais
Standard usage
Portugal
pontos focais
Standard usage, occasionally 'centros de atenção'

Related Idioms & Phrases

the center of attention
the point of focus
draw focus to
in the spotlight
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