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ficar agitado

[fee-KAR ah-jee-TAH-doo]
verb phrase
to become agitated, to get worked up
1. to become emotionally disturbed, anxious, or restless
He became agitated when he heard the news.
Ele ficou agitado quando ouviu a notícia.
2. to become physically restless or unable to stay still
The child got agitated during the long flight.
A criança ficou agitada durante o voo longo.
3. to become upset or disturbed emotionally
Don't get agitated about small things.
Não fique agitado com coisas pequenas.
NYC Slang
get worked up, get bent out of shape, lose your cool
Synonyms
ficar nervosoficar perturbadoficar inquietoficar alteradoagitar-se
Antonyms
ficar calmoficar tranquiloficar serenoacalmar-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ficar agitado
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ficar agitado
commonly used, may also use 'ficar de cabelo em pé'
São Paulo
ficar agitado
standard usage in this region
Portugal
ficar agitado
used similarly but may prefer 'ficar perturbado' or 'ficar inquieto'

Related Idioms & Phrases

ficar com os nervos à flor da pele
ficar com o coração acelerado
sair do sério
perder a cabeça
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