Cayendo (en. Falling)

/kaˈjendo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Downward movement of an object or person.
The leaf is falling from the tree.
La hoja está cayendo del árbol.
Entering a state of deterioration or decline.
The economy is falling rapidly.
La economía está cayendo rápidamente.
To happen or occur unexpectedly.
Opportunities are falling from the sky.
Las oportunidades están cayendo del cielo.

Etymology

From the verb fall, which comes from the Latin 'cadere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

falling into the trap
To be deceived or caught in a difficult situation.
cayendo en la trampa
falling like flies
Referring to many people falling or dying quickly.
cayendo como moscas
falling ripe
Something that is obvious or inevitable.
cayendo de maduro

Related Words

fall
Moving downward due to gravity.
caer
descent
Downward movement.
descenso
deterioration
Process of decline or worsening.
deterioro

Slang Meanings

To fall into a state of sadness.
Lately I'm falling for everything that has happened.
Últimamente estoy cayendo por todo lo que ha pasado.
To fall into the night or party.
We're falling to the party later.
Vamos cayendo a la fiesta más tarde.