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keep striving
[kiːp ˈstraɪvɪŋ]
verb phrase
continuar se esforçando
1.
to continue making determined efforts to achieve a goal or improve oneself
Keep striving for excellence in your work.
Continue se esforçando pela excelência no seu trabalho.
2.
to persist in one's attempts despite difficulties or obstacles
Even when things get tough, keep striving toward your dreams.
Mesmo quando as coisas ficam difíceis, continue se esforçando em direção aos seus sonhos.
NYC Slang
keep grinding
Synonyms
keep trying
persist
keep working
continue striving
maintain effort
keep pushing
Antonyms
give up
surrender
stop trying
quit
abandon
relent
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
continuar se esforçando
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
continuar lutando
alternative using 'lutando' (fighting/struggling)
Rio de Janeiro
continuar na luta
colloquial expression meaning to keep fighting the good fight
Portugal
continuar a lutar
Portuguese European uses 'lutar' (to fight) more frequently
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep your eyes on the prize
never say never
when the going gets tough, the tough get going
keep your chin up
keep the faith
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