ficar tranquilo

[fee-KAR tran-KWEE-lo]

verb phrase

to calm down, to relax, to be at ease

1. To become calm or peaceful; to stop worrying or being anxious

Don't worry, just stay calm and everything will be fine.

Não se preocupe, é só ficar tranquilo que tudo vai dar certo.

2. To reassure oneself; to achieve a state of peace of mind

He managed to calm down after hearing the good news.

Ele conseguiu ficar tranquilo depois de ouvir as boas notícias.

NYC Slang

chill out, keep your cool, relax

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ficar tranquilo

Most common and standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

fica tranquilo

Common colloquial form, often used as imperative

São Paulo

ficar tranquilo

Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'fica tranquilo'

Portugal

ficar calmo/tranquilo

Both forms used, 'calmo' slightly more common in Portugal

ficar tranquilo que tudo vai dar certo

é só ficar tranquilo

fica tranquilo aí

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