Signification
To become ill or unwell.
Contexte culturel
Brazilians are very open about health and often share symptoms in detail. More reserved, but 'ficar doente' is still the standard way to explain absence.
Focus on the verb
Remember that 'ficar' is about change. If you are already sick, don't use it!
Signification
To become ill or unwell.
Focus on the verb
Remember that 'ficar' is about change. If you are already sick, don't use it!
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence.
Eu não quero ____ doente no fim de semana.
Ficar is the correct verb for becoming sick.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesEu não quero ____ doente no fim de semana.
Ficar is the correct verb for becoming sick.
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Questions fréquentes
1 questionsYes! Ficar feliz (to become happy), Ficar triste (to become sad).
Expressions liées
Estar doente
contrastTo be sick
Adoecer
synonymTo fall ill