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stay motivated

[/steɪ ˈmoʊtɪveɪtɪd/]
verb phrase
manter-se motivado
1. to continue being inspired, enthusiastic, and driven to achieve goals or complete tasks
You need to stay motivated if you want to finish your project on time.
Você precisa se manter motivado se quiser terminar seu projeto no prazo.
2. to preserve one's determination and positive mindset despite challenges or obstacles
It's difficult to stay motivated during difficult times.
É difícil manter-se motivado durante tempos difíceis.
NYC Slang
keep your head in the game
Synonyms
remain motivatedkeep motivatedstay drivenmaintain enthusiasmsustain motivation
Antonyms
lose motivationbecome demotivatedlose interestgive up

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter-se motivado
most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
se manter motivado
colloquial variant
São Paulo
manter-se motivado
formal and informal contexts
Portugal
manter-se motivado
European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep your chin up
keep your eyes on the prize
stay the course
push through
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