elas ficaram

they stayed

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phrase Rare #26,236
they stayed Past tense of ficar. Can also mean they remained or they were, depending on the context.
PO: Elas ficaram em casa porque estava chovendo.
EN: They stayed at home because it was raining.

Elas ficaram surpresas ao ouvir a notícia.

They were surprised to hear the news.

Elas ficaram fora do caminho.

They stayed out of the way.

Elas ficaram completamente surpresas.

They were completely surprised.

Elas ficaram mais um dia juntas.

They stayed together for another day.

Elas ficaram felizes em me ver.

They were happy to see me.

Elas ficaram na fila aguardando a vez delas.

They stood in line waiting for their turn.

Elas ficaram felizes por terem chegado cedo.

They were glad they had arrived there early.

Fadil enviou cartas a Layla, mas elas ficaram sem resposta.

Fadil sent letters to Layla, but they went unanswered.