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remain focused
[rɪˈmeɪn ˈfoʊkəst]
verb phrase
manter-se concentrado
1.
to continue to direct one's attention or mental effort toward a specific goal or task without distraction
You need to remain focused on your studies if you want to pass the exam.
Você precisa manter-se concentrado nos estudos se quiser passar no exame.
2.
to keep one's attention steady despite external pressures or distractions
The athlete remained focused during the intense competition.
O atleta manteve-se concentrado durante a competição intensa.
NYC Slang
stay locked in
Synonyms
stay concentrated
keep focused
maintain concentration
stay on track
keep one's eye on the ball
Antonyms
lose focus
get distracted
lose concentration
wander off
become unfocused
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
manter-se concentrado
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
manter o foco
common alternative phrase in business/professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ficar concentrado
colloquial alternative
Portugal
manter-se concentrado
standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep your eyes on the prize
stay in the zone
keep your head in the game
tunnel vision
laser-focused
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