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Aug 13
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#106 Mastering 'FICAR' in Portuguese: 7 ...

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Have you ever heard a Brazilian say 'Fiquei feliz', 'Fiquei em casa' or 'Fiquei com alguém'... and you were confused about the meaning?The verb 'ficar' has several meanings in Brazilian Portuguese, and using it correctly can make ALL the difference in your fluency...Today, I'm going to show you the 7 essential uses of the verb FICAR, with real examples so you never make mistakes again!And at the end, there's a special CHALLENGE to test what you've learned. So, stay with me until the end!📌 Download the free transcript

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