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cadere

English translation of 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

English translation of 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

English translation of 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

English translation of 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'.

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