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difficulty concentrating

[/ˈdɪfɪkəlti kənˈsentreɪtɪŋ/]
noun phrase
dificuldade de concentração
1. The inability or struggle to focus one's attention on a task or activity
She experienced difficulty concentrating after the stressful meeting.
Ela experimentou dificuldade de concentração após a reunião estressante.
2. A symptom often associated with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or fatigue
Difficulty concentrating can be a sign of sleep deprivation.
A dificuldade de concentração pode ser um sinal de privação de sono.
NYC Slang
can't focus / brain fog
Synonyms
lack of focusinability to concentrateattention deficitscattered thoughtsmental distraction
Antonyms
focusconcentrationattentivenessmental clarity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dificuldade de concentração
most common usage
São Paulo
dificuldade em se concentrar
alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
dificuldade em concentrar-se
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

can't get your head in the game
mind is elsewhere
scattered brain
can't wrap your head around something
mind is wandering
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