epicenter
US /ˈep.ə.sen.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈep.ə.sen.t̬ɚ/
1.
epicentro
the point on the earth's surface vertically above the focus of an earthquake.
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The epicenter of the earthquake was located near the coast.
El epicentro del terremoto se localizó cerca de la costa.
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Scientists quickly identified the epicenter to assess the damage.
Los científicos identificaron rápidamente el epicentro para evaluar los daños.
2.
epicentro, centro
the central point of something, typically a difficult or unpleasant situation.
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The city became the epicenter of the protests.
La ciudad se convirtió en el epicentro de las protestas.
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He was at the epicenter of the scandal.
Él estaba en el epicentro del escándalo.