Fica verde.
It turns green.
Language note: “Ficar + cor/adjetivo” = “to become/turn”: “fica verde/ficou verde”.
Culture note: If it doesn’t go green, don’t force the gate—step aside and try again; locals will appreciate you not blocking the flow at rush hour.
Context: They say what happens when it validates successfully.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Fica
[FEE-kah]
it becomes; it turns; it stays
From "ficar"; used to describe a change of state (e.g., a light turns green).
Depois de validares, fica tudo pronto para entrares.
After you validate, everything is ready for you to enter.
verde
[VEHR-deh]
green
Colour word; in the metro, green usually means the validation was accepted/you can pass.
Se ficar verde, podes avançar.
If it turns green, you can go ahead.
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