Caigo (en. I fall)
/ˈka.i.ɡo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Descend from one place to another due to the action of gravity.
If you don’t hold that object well, I’ll fall!
Si no sostienes bien ese objeto, ¡caigo!
To suffer a fall.
I slipped and fell to the ground.
Me resbalé y caigo al suelo.
To refer to a negative emotional state, such as discouragement.
When I don’t get what I want, I fall into sadness.
Cuando no consigo lo que quiero, caigo en la tristeza.
Etymology
From Latin 'cadere', which means to fall.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I become aware
I realize something.
caigo en cuenta
I fall and get back up
After a failure, I try again.
caigo y me levanto
I fall from the cloud
I am surprised by something unexpected.
caigo de la nube
Related Words
fall
To descend or go to a lower place.
caer
fall
The act of falling.
caída
fallen
One that has suffered a fall.
caído
Slang Meanings
To hit the mark.
That idea you had for the project, I got it!
Esa idea que tuviste para el proyecto, ¡caigo!
To fall into the trap.
Be careful, I’m not falling for his lies.
Cuidado, no caigo en sus mentiras.