fica paciente

[FEE-kah pah-see-EHN-teh]

verb phrase

stay patient / remain patient / be patient

1. An imperative or indicative expression instructing someone to maintain patience or wait calmly without rushing

Just stay patient, the results will come soon.

Fica paciente, os resultados virão em breve.

2. To endure a situation with composure and tolerance

He stays patient despite all the difficulties.

Ele fica paciente apesar de todas as dificuldades.

NYC Slang

stay cool / keep your cool

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

fica paciente

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

fica paciente / tenha paciência

Less common phrasing; 'tenha paciência' preferred

fica paciente que a vida passa

quem tem paciência tudo alcança

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