fica em pé
[FEE-kah em peh]
verb phrase
stands up, remains standing, stays on one's feet
1. to be in a standing position; to stand
He stays standing while waiting for the bus.
Ele fica em pé enquanto espera o ônibus.
2. to remain standing or upright (figuratively, enduring or persisting)
The business still stands despite the economic crisis.
O negócio fica em pé apesar da crise econômica.
3. to be left standing or unresolved
The question remains unanswered.
A questão fica em pé sem resposta.
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