This is the 188th most frequent Portuguese word.
ficar
"Ficar" means "to stay," "to remain," "to become," or "to be located," depending on context.
Here, 'ficar' is used to mean 'to stay', indicating remaining at a location.
Eu quero ficar aqui mais um pouco.
I want to stay here a little longer.
In this sentence, 'ficar' means 'to become', describing a change in state or condition.
Ela ficou muito feliz com as notícias.
She was very happy with the news.
Here, 'ficar' is used to mean 'to take', specifically in the context of choosing or keeping something.