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estar focado
[ɛʃ'taɾ fo'kadu]
verb phrase
to be focused
1.
To have one's attention or efforts directed toward a specific goal or task
I need to be focused on finishing this project by Friday.
Preciso estar focado em terminar este projeto até sexta-feira.
2.
To maintain concentration and avoid distractions
She was focused during the exam and got an excellent grade.
Ela estava focada durante a prova e tirou uma excelente nota.
3.
To be determined and committed to achieving something
The team is focused on winning the championship.
O time está focado em ganhar o campeonato.
NYC Slang
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Synonyms
estar concentrado
estar atento
estar aplicado
estar dedicado
estar comprometido
Antonyms
estar distraído
estar desatento
estar disperso
estar desconcentrado
estar desatento
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
estar focado
Standard and widely used in Brazil
São Paulo
estar focado
Very common in business and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
estar ligado
Alternative informal expression
Portugal
estar focado/concentrado
Both forms accepted; 'focado' is increasingly common due to English influence
Related Idioms & Phrases
estar com os olhos na bola
ter a cabeça no lugar
estar com foco no alvo
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