Usages of ficar
A menina às vezes fica triste quando não tem nada para fazer.
The girl sometimes gets sad when she has nothing to do.
Se tu não descansas, vais ficar doente.
If you do not rest, you will get sick.
A adesão ao ginásio oferece vários benefícios para quem quer ficar em forma.
Gym membership offers many benefits for those who want to get in shape.
Tentamos contornar a ponte em obras, mas acabámos por ficar perdidos.
We tried to go around the bridge under construction, but we ended up getting lost.
Em vez de eu ficar nervoso, vou respirar fundo e falar devagar.
Instead of getting nervous, I will breathe deeply and speak slowly.
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