ficar frio

get cold; become cold

→ ficar
phrase Uncommon #19,718
get cold; become cold Literally means “get cold” when talking about temperature. The informal imperative “fica frio” can also mean “stay calm,” “relax,” or “chill out,” especially when reassuring someone.
PO: Quando começa a ficar frio, fechamos as janelas.
EN: When it starts to get cold, we close the windows.