fica em segurança
To say stay safe in Portuguese, you say fica em segurança.
This phrase is used to wish someone well and express a desire for them to remain out of danger.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In European Portuguese, a way to say take care is Tome cuidado!
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are speaking to someone formally or using the 'você' form, you should use fique em segurança instead of fica em segurança. To tell a group of people to stay safe, use the plural form fiquem em segurança.
Did you know?
- The word segurança is built from the verb segurar, which means 'to hold'. To wish someone safety is etymologically linked to the idea of 'holding' or 'securing' something tightly.
- While fica em segurança is literal, Brazilians often use se cuida to express the same sentiment of staying safe.
- The word segurança is also the standard Portuguese word for 'security guard' or 'security' in a commercial sense, such as at a bank or a concert.
Example conversation
Mariana is saying goodbye to Felipe before he leaves for a trip.
- MarianaBoa viagem, Felipe!Have a good trip, Felipe!
- FelipeObrigado, Mariana!Thank you, Mariana!
- MarianaToma cuidado e fica em segurança.Be careful and stay safe.
- FelipePode deixar, eu vou!I will, don't worry!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries em, segurança, CC BY-SA 4.0.
