Caería (en. Would fall)

/kaˈeɾia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates that something or someone moves downwards due to weight or gravity.

If you don’t hold the book properly, it will fall to the ground.

Si no sostienes bien el libro, caerá al suelo.

It is used to express a possible future action under specific conditions.

If they ask me, I would fall into temptation.

Si me lo piden, caería en tentación.

It can refer to the action of losing balance.

I would fall if I don't get caught while stumbling.

Al tropezar, caería si no me agarra.

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

to fall into the trap

To be seduced or deceived by something.

caer en la trampa

to land on one's feet

To manage to get out of a complicated situation successfully.

caer de pie

to realize

To become aware of something.

caer en la cuenta

fall

To move downwards due to the action of gravity.

caer

fallen

That has fallen; in a state of falling.

caído

To fall foolishly

I dropped my phone foolishly while walking.

Se me cayó el teléfono a lo tonto mientras caminaba.

To get along well

I liked him/her from the very first moment.

Me cayó bien desde el primer momento.