Cayeras (en. Fall)

/kaɪˈɛɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates the action of falling.
If you fell to the ground, you would get hurt.
Si cayeras al suelo, te lastimarías.
Used in hypothetical or wishful contexts.
I hope you realized your mistake.
Espero que cayeras en cuenta de tu error.
Can express situations that are not real in the present.
If you fell into the trap, it would be a disaster.
Si tú cayeras en la trampa, sería un desastre.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'cadere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

if you fell
expresses a hypothetical condition.
si cayeras
to realize
to become aware of something.
caer en cuenta
to fit like a glove
to be perfect for an occasion.
caer como anillo al dedo
not to fall into the trap
not to be deceived.
no caer en la trampa
to dive
to descend rapidly into a bad situation.
caer en picada

Related Words

fall
Descending from a higher position to a lower one.
caer
fall
Action of falling or state of being fallen.
caída
fallen
That has fallen or has been knocked down.
caído

Slang Meanings

Expression used to refer to someone who has fallen in a non-literal sense.
That day I was so tired that I thought you would fall asleep.
Ese día estaba tan cansado que pensé que cayeras de sueño.
Used to indicate that someone has been deceived.
You fell for that joke, how bad that you fell like that.
Caíste en esa broma, qué mal que cayeras así.