← Back to Fala2Meto center oneself, to focus, to concentrate
1. to concentrate one's attention or efforts on something
The team centered itself on winning the championship.
A equipe centrou-se em ganhar o campeonato.
2. to be located or positioned at the center
The discussion centered on environmental issues.
A discussão centrou-se em questões ambientais.
3. to become mentally or emotionally focused
She centered herself before the presentation.
Ela centrou-se antes da apresentação.
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
centrar-se
standard usage, commonly understood
São Paulo
centrar-se
widely used in business and professional contexts
Portugal
centrar-se
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
centrar-se no essencial - to focus on what is essential
centrar-se em si mesmo - to focus on oneself
centrar-se no objetivo - to center on the objective
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