fica feio

[FEE-kah FAY-oo]

verb phrase

looks bad, it looks ugly, it seems inappropriate

1. Something appears unattractive, ugly, or aesthetically displeasing

That outfit looks bad on you.

Esse vestido fica feio em você.

2. Something seems inappropriate, improper, or creates a negative impression

It looks bad if you leave the party early.

Fica feio você sair da festa cedo.

3. An action or behavior appears dishonorable or shameful

It looks bad for him to break his promise.

Fica feio ele quebrar a promessa assim.

NYC Slang

looks whack, looks bad, doesn't look right

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

fica feio

Most common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

fica feio

Standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

fica feio

Standard usage, often emphasizes social awkwardness

Portugal

fica feio / parece feio

Used similarly but 'parece feio' may be more common in Portugal

fica feio ficar de mal com alguém

fica feio não reconhecer um favor

fica feio falar mal dos outros

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