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stay aware
[/steɪ əˈwɛər/]
verb phrase
manter-se atento
1.
to remain conscious or informed about something; to continue being alert or vigilant
You should stay aware of your surroundings when walking at night.
Você deve manter-se atento ao seu redor ao caminhar à noite.
2.
to keep oneself informed about current events or developments
Stay aware of the latest news and updates in your field.
Mantenha-se informado sobre as últimas notícias e atualizações em sua área.
NYC Slang
stay woke
Synonyms
remain alert
keep vigilant
stay informed
stay attentive
keep watch
Antonyms
become oblivious
lose awareness
ignore
disregard
overlook
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
manter-se atento
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ficar ligado
Informal colloquial variant
São Paulo
manter-se informado
Emphasis on staying informed rather than alert
Portugal
manter-se consciente
Formal usage; also 'estar atento'
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep your eyes peeled
stay on your toes
keep your finger on the pulse
stay in the loop
have your wits about you
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