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maintain concentration

[meɪnˈteɪn ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən]
verb phrase
manter a concentração
1. to keep one's attention focused on a particular task or activity without distraction
It's difficult to maintain concentration when working from home with so many distractions.
É difícil manter a concentração quando se trabalha de casa com tantas distrações.
2. to sustain mental focus over a period of time
Athletes must maintain concentration throughout the entire competition.
Os atletas devem manter a concentração durante toda a competição.
NYC Slang
stay locked in / keep your head in the game
Synonyms
stay focusedkeep one's attentionpreserve concentrationsustain focusmanter o fococonservar a atenção
Antonyms
lose concentrationget distractedperder a concentraçãodistrair-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter a concentração
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
manter a concentração / ficar concentrado
common colloquial alternative
São Paulo
manter a concentração / manter o foco
frequently used in business contexts
Portugal
manter a concentração / manter o foco
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep your eyes on the prize
stay in the zone
manter a mente fresca
não perder o fio da meada
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