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alertness

[/əˈlɜːrtnəs/]
noun
vigilância
1. The state of being watchful and ready to notice or respond to danger or changes
The guard maintained alertness throughout the night.
O guarda manteve vigilância durante toda a noite.
2. Quick mental perception and understanding; attentiveness
Her alertness in the classroom impressed her teachers.
Sua atenção em sala de aula impressionou seus professores.
3. The quality of being mentally sharp and responsive
The athlete's alertness gave him an advantage in the game.
A prontidão do atleta lhe deu uma vantagem no jogo.
NYC Slang
being on point / staying woke / keeping your eyes peeled
Synonyms
vigilancewatchfulnessattentivenessawarenessmindfulnesskeenness
Antonyms
drowsinesslethargyinattentionnegligenceobliviousnesscarelessness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
vigilância
Most common usage across Brazil
Brazilian Portuguese
prontidão
Emphasizes readiness and quickness to react
Brazilian Portuguese
atenção
Used more for mental attentiveness
Portugal
vigilância
Primary usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

on high alert
stay alert
heightened alertness
maintain alertness
keep one's wits about oneself
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