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keep motivated

[/kiːp ˈmoʊtɪveɪtɪd/]
verb phrase
manter-se motivado
1. to continue to have the desire and enthusiasm to do something; to remain driven or inspired
It's important to keep motivated during difficult times.
É importante manter-se motivado durante tempos difíceis.
2. to help someone else maintain their drive or enthusiasm
A good coach can keep their team motivated throughout the season.
Um bom treinador consegue manter sua equipe motivada durante toda a temporada.
NYC Slang
stay in the zone, keep your head in the game, stay hungry
Synonyms
stay motivatedremain inspiredkeep drivenmaintain enthusiasmstay focused
Antonyms
lose motivationbecome demotivatedlose interestgive uplose drive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter-se motivado
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ficar motivado
alternative colloquial form
Rio de Janeiro
se manter motivado
reflexive construction commonly used
Portugal
manter-se motivado
standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep your eyes on the prize
stay the course
keep the fire alive
manter a chama acesa
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