cadere
fall
The Italian word 'cadere' translates to 'fall' in English. It is often used to denote a physical drop or descent from a higher to a lower position, similar to how 'fall' is used in English. However, it can also be used in a figurative sense, such as 'cadere in tentazione' which means 'to fall into temptation'.
Example sentences using: cadere
Stavo per cadere giù dalle scale
I was about to fall down the stairs
This sentence describes a near-miss situation where someone almost fell down the stairs. The verb 'cadere' is translated as 'to fall' and the phrase 'stavo per' is an expression used to indicate something that was about to happen, but didn't.
Il libro sembra cadere dallo scaffale
The book seems to fall from the shelf
In this sentence, the speaker observes that the book appears as if it is going to fall from the shelf. The verb 'cadere' is used to express this speculation or assumption.
Non lasciare cadere il bicchiere di vino
Do not drop the glass of wine
This sentence is a command telling someone to be careful not to drop their wine glass. The verb 'cadere' is used in its inflected form 'cadere' to mean 'drop'.