No. 3,908 in Portuguese
ficha
A "ficha" is a card, token, or form used for records, identification, or games.
In a sentence
Eu preciso preencher esta ficha antes de entrar.
I need to fill out this form before entering.
In this sentence, 'ficha' refers to an official form or document that needs to be completed.
Ele não perdeu a ficha durante o jogo.
He didn't lose the chip during the game.
Here, 'ficha' is used to refer to a game chip or token, common in games like poker or board games.
Na reunião, a empregada finalmente caiu a ficha sobre seus erros.
In the meeting, the employee finally realized her mistakes.
The phrase 'cair a ficha' is an idiomatic expression in Portuguese meaning 'to realize,' and 'ficha' metaphorically represents comprehension or understanding in this context.
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