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    Caida (en. Drop)

    /kaiˈða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Descent or loss of height.
    The fall of the apple was sudden.
    La caída de la manzana fue repentina.
    Situation of losing balance.
    He had a fall while walking down the street.
    Tuvo una caída mientras caminaba por la calle.
    Drop in temperature or pressure.
    The drop in temperature surprised everyone.
    La caída de la temperatura sorprendió a todos.
    verb
    Act of falling.
    She falls when she trips on the stairs.
    Ella cae al tropezar con la escalera.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'cadita', meaning 'fall, descent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a fall
    To fall suddenly on your feet or back.
    dar una caída
    free fall
    The fall of an object under the influence of gravity.
    caída libre
    the fall of the wall
    It refers to the fall of an institution or system.
    caída del muro

    Related Words

    fall
    To descend from a higher position to a lower one.
    caer
    stumble
    Action of falling or falling due to a failure.
    tropiezo
    collapse
    Sudden fall or collapse.
    desplome

    Slang Meanings

    Fall in the context of an error or failure.
    He had a drop in his grades this semester.
    Tuvo una caída en sus calificaciones este trimestre.
    Vulnerability or weakness in a situation.
    He was in his decline when he was offered help.
    Estaba en su caída cuando le ofrecieron ayuda.