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focar-se

[fo-KAR-sə]
verb (pronominal)
to focus on, to concentrate on
1. To direct one's attention or efforts toward something; to concentrate
The team needs to focus on improving their defense.
O time precisa focar-se em melhorar a defesa.
2. To center or adjust (in photography or optics)
The camera will focus on the subject automatically.
A câmera vai focar-se no assunto automaticamente.
3. To devote attention exclusively to a task or goal
She decided to focus on her studies this semester.
Ela decidiu focar-se nos estudos este semestre.
NYC Slang
focus up, lock in
Synonyms
concentrar-sededicar-seater-secentrar-seaplicar-se
Antonyms
distrair-sedesconcentrar-sedispersar-sedesviar-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
focar-se
Most common usage; widely used in modern Portuguese
São Paulo
focar-se
Standard usage; popular in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
focar-se
Standard usage; synonyms like 'concentrar-se' also common
Portugal
focar-se / concentrar-se
Both used; 'concentrar-se' is more traditional; 'focar-se' is increasingly modern

Related Idioms & Phrases

focar-se no objetivo
focar-se na meta
focar-se no essencial
focar-se no presente
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