Caer (en. Fall)
/ka.eɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To descend due to gravity.
The apple fell from the tree.
La manzana cayó del árbol.
To lose balance and end up on the ground.
He fell while running.
Él se cayó mientras corría.
To reach a conclusion or a state.
I realized that it was a mistake.
Caí en la cuenta de que era un error.
Etymology
From Latin 'cadere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to realize
To realize something.
caer en la cuenta
to like/dislike
To have a good/bad impression of someone.
caer bien/mal
to be taken aback
To be surprised or astonished by something unexpected.
caer de la nube
Related Words
fall
Action of falling.
caída
fallen
That has fallen.
caído
to get along well
To please someone.
caerle bien
Slang Meanings
To fall into drugs.
Many young people may fall into drugs due to social pressure.
Muchos jóvenes pueden caer en la droga debido a la presión social.
To fall backward.
When he found out the price, he almost fell backward.
Cuando se enteró del precio, casi cae para atrás.