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break concentration
[/breɪk kənˈsentreɪʃən/]
verb phrase
perder a concentração
1.
to interrupt or lose one's focus and attention on a task or activity
The loud noise broke my concentration while I was studying.
O barulho alto perdeu minha concentração enquanto eu estava estudando.
2.
to cause someone to stop focusing or paying attention
Please don't break my concentration during the exam.
Por favor, não perca minha concentração durante a prova.
Synonyms
lose focus
lose concentration
distract
interrupt one's attention
divert attention
Antonyms
maintain concentration
stay focused
keep attention
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
perder a concentração
most common usage
São Paulo
perder o foco
alternative, increasingly used in modern Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
perder a concentração
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
lose your train of thought
zone out
get sidetracked
lose your grip
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