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sharp focus

[/ʃɑrp ˈfoʊkəs/]
noun
foco nítido
1. A state of clarity where an image, concept, or attention is distinctly clear and well-defined
The photographer adjusted the lens to achieve sharp focus on the subject's eyes.
O fotógrafo ajustou a lente para obter foco nítido nos olhos do sujeito.
2. The ability to concentrate or direct attention with precision on a specific target or objective
With sharp focus on her goals, she managed to complete the project ahead of schedule.
Com foco nítido em seus objetivos, ela conseguiu completar o projeto antes do prazo.
Synonyms
clear focusprecise focuscrisp focusin focusbem definido
Antonyms
blurred focusout of focusfuzzysoft focusdesfocado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
foco nítido
most common usage in photography and general contexts
São Paulo
foco bem definido
alternative phrasing used in technical contexts
Portugal
foco nítido
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

bring into sharp focus
keep something in sharp focus
lose sharp focus
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