Usages of ficar
A farmácia fica à direita da padaria.
The pharmacy is to the right of the bakery.
O banco fica à esquerda do mercado.
The bank is to the left of the market.
O apartamento fica à esquerda do mercado.
The apartment is to the left of the market.
O jardim fica atrás da casa.
The garden is behind the house.
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