ficar

Brazilian Portuguese dictionary entry for ficarwith pronunciation guidance and usage notes.

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fee-KAR

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/fiˈkaʁ/

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What does “ficar” mean?

Definitions of “ficar” with Brazilian Portuguese example sentences and English translations.

to stayVerb

Vou ficar em casa hoje.

I'm going to stay at home today.

I prefer to stay here until the rain passes.

You can stay in my room.

to remainVerb

The museum will remain open until late.

She wants to remain silent for a moment.

The building will remain under construction for months.

to becomeVerb

He is going to become sad with the news.

Over time, the city can become more expensive.

She can become nervous before the exam.