Cae (en. Falls)

/kae/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To descend to a lower place.
The tree falls when they cut it down.
El árbol cae cuando lo cortan.
To suffer a fall.
If you're not careful, you might fall.
Si no tienes cuidado, puede que te caigas.
To be affected by a feeling or state.
I like your friend.
Me cae bien tu amigo.

Etymology

From Latin 'cadere', which means 'to fall'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to fall into the trap
To be deceived or trapped.
caer en la trampa
it doesn't weigh heavily
It is evident or logical.
no cae de su peso
to get along with someone
To be well received by someone.
caerle bien a alguien

Related Words

fall
The act of falling.
caída
fallen
That has fallen.
caído

Slang Meanings

Falls in popular slang when someone feels attracted.
When I see that person, I feel attracted to them.
Cuando veo a esa persona, me cae.
Colloquial use to refer to something happening unexpectedly.
Don't tell me! That comes out of nowhere.
¡No me digas! Eso cae de la nada.