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intense focus

[ɪnˈtɛns ˈfoʊkəs]
noun
foco intenso
1. concentrated attention or mental effort directed toward a specific task or objective with great determination and concentration
The athlete maintained intense focus during the final championship game.
O atleta manteve um foco intenso durante a final do campeonato.
2. the state of being deeply absorbed or engaged in an activity
She worked with intense focus to complete the project before the deadline.
Ela trabalhou com foco intenso para concluir o projeto antes do prazo.
NYC Slang
locked in
Synonyms
deep concentrationundivided attentionlaser focusunwavering focusconcentrated effort
Antonyms
distractionlack of focusinattentionscattered attentionabsent-mindedness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
foco intenso
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
foco total
colloquial variant emphasizing complete concentration
São Paulo
concentração intensa
alternative formal expression used in professional contexts
Portugal
concentração intensa
preferred formal term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

tunnel vision
in the zone
locked in
head in the game
eyes on the prize
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