Ficar
Stay
Language note: Can also mean 'to remain'.
Culture note: Staying in a place is often associated with hospitality in Portuguese homes.
Context: Suggest what the best action might be for the cat.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ficar
[Fee-car]
To stay
To remain in a particular place or state.
Ele preferiu ficar em casa durante o feriado.
He preferred to stay at home during the holiday.
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