be safe

[bi seɪf]

verb phrase

estar seguro/a, ficar seguro/a

1. to remain in a secure condition; to avoid danger or harm

Be safe on your travels.

Fique seguro durante suas viagens.

2. to take precautions to protect oneself from harm

Please be safe when crossing the street.

Por favor, tenha cuidado ao atravessar a rua.

3. a farewell expression wishing someone protection from danger

Bye! Be safe getting home.

Tchau! Fique bem ao chegar em casa.

NYC Slang

stay safe, watch yourself

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

fique seguro/a, tenha cuidado

Most common usage in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

fica seguro/a

More casual, colloquial form

São Paulo

fique seguro/a, se cuida

Common in urban contexts

Portugal

fica bem, tem cuidado

Portuguese European variant

better safe than sorry

safety first

stay out of trouble

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