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Portuguese Phrase

Não fica com todas as máquinas.

/nãw ˈfi.ka kõ ˈto.das aʃ ˈma.ki.nas/
Meaning"Don't keep all the machines."
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Meaning

The sentence tells someone not to keep or hold onto all the machines, implying they should share or return some of them. It can be used in a workplace or workshop where equipment needs to be distributed fairly.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to politely (or firmly) ask a colleague, friend, or student to stop monopolizing all the machines, such as in a gym, computer lab, or manufacturing floor.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Nãoficacomtodasasmáquinas

1

Negation with 'não'

'Não' precedes the verb to make the sentence negative, similar to 'not' in English.

2

Verb 'ficar' (to stay/remain)

Here 'ficar' is used in the imperative sense meaning 'don't keep' or 'don't hold onto'.

3

Preposition 'com'

'Com' means 'with' and links the verb to the object being possessed.

4

Demonstrative adjective 'todas as'

'Todas as' means 'all the' and agrees in gender and number with the noun 'máquinas'.

5

Noun 'máquinas' (feminine plural)

The word 'máquina' is feminine; its plural form is 'máquinas'.

🗨In Conversation

A

Não fica com todas as máquinas, deixa alguns para os outros.

Don't keep all the machines, leave some for the others.

Desculpa, eu só estava testando. Vou liberar as que eu não preciso.

Sorry, I was just testing. I'll free the ones I don't need.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Não fica com todas as máquinas.

    The verb should be in the imperative form 'não fique' if you are directly commanding someone.

  • Não fica com todas as máquinas.

    If you refer to a specific set already mentioned, you can use 'todas as máquinas aqui' for clarity.

↔Alternatives

  • Não monopolize as máquinas.

    Don't monopolize the machines.

  • Não guarde todas as máquinas para você.

    Don't keep all the machines for yourself.

  • Deixe algumas máquinas livres.

    Leave some machines free.

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Cultural Tip

In Brazilian Portuguese, using 'ficar com' to mean 'to keep' is informal but common in everyday speech. In a professional setting, you might prefer the more formal 'não retenha' or 'não guarde'. Also, remember that tone matters: adding 'por favor' softens the request, while a firm tone can be used in urgent situations.