Cayó (en. Fell)

/kaˈjo/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Descend rapidly from a higher position.
She fell from the chair.
Ella cayó de la silla.
Come to be in a place by accident.
The book fell to the ground.
El libro cayó al suelo.
Suffer a fall.
He fell while running.
Él cayó mientras corría.

Etymology

From the verb 'caer', of Latin origin 'cadere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

of cayó
indicates that something has fallen from a previously stable position.
de cayó
did not realize
did not notice something.
no cayó en la cuenta
fell from the sky
something unexpected that arrived surprisingly.
cayó del cielo

Related Words

fall
Descend due to gravity.
caer
fall
Action of falling.
caída
fallen
That has fallen.
caído

Slang Meanings

To fall in a debate or discussion.
When he was asked, he fell hard in the discussion.
Cuando le preguntaron, cayó feo en la discusión.
When someone falls in love suddenly.
I had an epiphany when I saw her.
Me cayó el diez cuando la vi.