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fica bem

[FEE-kah baym]
verb phrase
looks good, fits well, suits you, that works
1. Indicates that something is aesthetically pleasing, appropriate, or functional; expresses approval of appearance or arrangement
That shirt looks good on you.
Essa camisa fica bem em você.
2. Agrees that a plan or arrangement is acceptable or suitable
Meeting at 3 PM works for me.
Encontrar às 3 da tarde fica bem.
3. Indicates that something is in a good state or condition
The apartment looks great after cleaning.
O apartamento fica bem depois da limpeza.
NYC Slang
looks fire, works for me, looks tight
Synonyms
fica bonitofica legalfuncionaserveé apropriadoestá bom
Antonyms
fica malnão funcionanão servefica feioé inadequado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fica bem
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fica show
Alternative colloquial variant meaning 'looks great'
São Paulo
fica bem
Standard usage
Portugal
fica bem
Standard usage, though 'fica bom' also common

Related Idioms & Phrases

fica bem em você
fica bem assim
tudo bem
que fica bem
fica bem mesmo
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