essere concentrato
Devo essere concentrato per superare l'esame.
I need to be focused to pass the exam.
To have one's attention and mental energy directed toward a single task or objective.
Non riesco a essere concentrato con tutto questo rumore.
I can't stay focused with all this noise.
Dopo il caffè, sono più concentrato.
After the coffee, I'm more focused.
Often used with 'su' to specify the focus (e.g., 'concentrato sul lavoro' = focused on work).
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Pro Tip
Common mistake
Avoid using 'essere concentrato' to mean 'to concentrate' (the verb). Use 'concentrarsi' (e.g., 'Devo concentrarmi sull'esame').
Gold Rule
When to use
Use 'essere concentrato' to describe a state of being focused, not the action of focusing. For the action, use 'concentrarsi'.
Word Origin
From Latin 'concentratus' (past participle of 'concentrare'), meaning 'to bring to a common center'. The verb 'concentrare' entered Italian in the 17th century via ecclesiastical Latin.
Usage Notes
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often used in work, study, or problem-solving scenarios. The noun form 'concentrazione' (concentration) is frequently used in psychology and neuroscience.