المعنى
To stand up or remain standing.
خلفية ثقافية
In Brazil, 'ficar de pé' is often a sign of informal hospitality. If a guest is standing in the kitchen, the host might say 'Não fique de pé, sente-se!', even if the guest is comfortable. In Portuguese churches, there are specific moments to 'ficar de pé', 'ajoelhar' (kneel), and 'sentar'. Following these is key to social integration in smaller towns. In many African Lusophone cultures, 'ficar de pé' when an elder enters a room is a non-negotiable sign of 'respeito' (respect).
The 'Plan' Trick
Use 'fica de pé' to sound like a native when confirming plans on WhatsApp. It's much more natural than 'A reunião ainda vai acontecer?'
Don't Pluralize
Never say 'ficar de pés'. Even if a whole crowd is standing, it's always 'ficar de pé'.
المعنى
To stand up or remain standing.
The 'Plan' Trick
Use 'fica de pé' to sound like a native when confirming plans on WhatsApp. It's much more natural than 'A reunião ainda vai acontecer?'
Don't Pluralize
Never say 'ficar de pés'. Even if a whole crowd is standing, it's always 'ficar de pé'.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'ficar de pé'.
O ônibus estava lotado, por isso eu ______.
The sentence is in the past ('estava'), so you need the past tense 'fiquei'.
Which sentence uses the phrase metaphorically?
Choose the correct option:
This refers to a plan/agreement, not physical posture.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: Você quer sentar? B: Não, obrigado. Eu prefiro ______.
The person is declining a seat, so they prefer to stand.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
3 تمارينO ônibus estava lotado, por isso eu ______.
The sentence is in the past ('estava'), so you need the past tense 'fiquei'.
Choose the correct option:
This refers to a plan/agreement, not physical posture.
A: Você quer sentar? B: Não, obrigado. Eu prefiro ______.
The person is declining a seat, so they prefer to stand.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
الأسئلة الشائعة
2 أسئلةYes, in Brazil it is very common. In Portugal, 'de pé' is the standard.
Usually no, but if someone offers a seat, staying standing might seem like you are in a hurry to leave.
عبارات ذات صلة
Estar de pé
similarTo be standing
Levantar-se
builds onTo get up
Pôr-se de pé
synonymTo stand up
Manter-se de pé
specialized formTo remain standing
