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Italian

focale

/foˈka.le/adjectiveC2
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Meaning

focal, central

  • (optics, photography) Relating to the focus or focal length of a lens or mirror.
  • (figuratively) Central, pivotal, of primary importance.

In a sentence

Questo obiettivo ha una distanza focale ideale per i ritratti.

This lens has an ideal focal length for portraits.

Il punto focale della discussione riguarda i costi del progetto.

The focal point of the discussion concerns the project costs.

Hanno modificato la lunghezza focale per ottenere una visuale più ampia.

They changed the focal length to get a wider view.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
focalemasculine · singular
focalefeminine · singular
focalimasculine · plural
focalifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • In photography, 'distanza focale' or 'lunghezza focale' translates to 'focal length'.

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