Dia do Fico

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Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “I Stay Day”.

From the speech that Pedro I of Brazil gave on this day: "Se é para o bem de todos e felicidade geral da Nação, estou pronto! Digam ao povo que fico." ("Since it is for the good of all and the general happiness of the Nation, I am willing. Tell the people that I am staying.").

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒi.ɐ du ˈfi.ku/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒi.a do ˈfi.ko/

Proper noun

Dia do Fico m

  1. (Brazil, historical) the date January 9, 1822, when Pedro I announced that he was going to stay in Brazil, which later lead to the Independence of Brazil in September 7 of the same year

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