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stay interested
[/steɪ ˈɪntərəstɪd/]
verb phrase
manter-se interessado
1.
to continue to have or show interest in something or someone over a period of time
I tried to stay interested in the book, but it was too boring.
Tentei manter-me interessado no livro, mas era muito entediante.
2.
to remain engaged or attentive without losing focus
It's hard to stay interested during long meetings.
É difícil manter-se interessado durante reuniões longas.
Synonyms
remain interested
keep interested
maintain interest
stay engaged
keep focused
Antonyms
lose interest
become bored
disengage
tune out
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
manter-se interessado
most common usage
São Paulo
continuar interessado
alternative colloquial form
Portugal
manter-se interessado
standard Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep the spark alive
maintain one's curiosity
stay on the ball
keep your eyes peeled
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