stay focused

[/steɪ ˈfoʊkəst/]

verb phrase

manter o foco

1. to maintain concentration and attention on a particular task or goal without distraction

You need to stay focused on your studies if you want to pass the exam.

Você precisa manter o foco nos seus estudos se quiser passar no exame.

2. to remain mentally disciplined and committed to an objective

The team needs to stay focused to win the championship.

O time precisa manter o foco para vencer o campeonato.

NYC Slang

stay locked in / keep your head in the game

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

manter o foco

most common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

manter o foco / se concentrar

both expressions widely used

Rio de Janeiro

ficar focado

colloquial variant using 'ficar' instead of 'manter'

Portugal

manter a concentração / manter o foco

both expressions used; 'manter a concentração' slightly more formal

keep your eyes on the prize

stay the course

keep your nose to the grindstone

stay in the zone

maintain tunnel vision

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