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caer

English translation of caer

fall

The Spanish word for 'fall' is 'caer'. It is used in a similar way as in English. For example, you can say 'Las hojas comienzan a caer en otoño' which means 'Leaves start to fall in autumn'. But be careful, it's not used when referring to the season 'fall' or 'autumn', which in Spanish is 'otoño'.

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Example sentences using: caer

No quiero caer en la tentación de la comida chatarra

English translation of No quiero caer en la tentación de la comida chatarra

I don't want to fall into the temptation of junk food

This phrase is used to express the speaker's intention of not succumbing or giving in to the temptation, here used metaphorically in the form of 'junk food'.

Voy a caer rendido si no duermo pronto

English translation of Voy a caer rendido si no duermo pronto

I'm going to drop dead if I don't sleep soon

In this sentence, 'caer rendido' is a metaphorical use to express extreme tiredness where one feels like they could 'drop' from exhaustion.

La nieve comenzó a caer cuando se puso el sol

English translation of La nieve comenzó a caer cuando se puso el sol

The snow started to fall when the sun set

This sentence simply describes a specific weather condition: snow starting to fall at sunset.

El jarrón se va a caer si no lo mueves

English translation of El jarrón se va a caer si no lo mueves

The vase is going to fall if you don't move it

This phrase suggests a warning about a vase that is usually placed upright on a surface and it is about to fall (caer) due to its unstable position. The speaker is suggesting taking action to prevent this.

Siempre caigo en el mismo error

English translation of Siempre caigo en el mismo error

I always fall into the same mistake

This is a metaphorical use of 'caer', which in English corresponds to 'falling into a mistake'. It means that the speaker repeats the same wrong action over and over again.

Mi nivel de energía suele caer después de almorzar

English translation of Mi nivel de energía suele caer después de almorzar

My energy level usually drops after lunch

In this case, 'caer' is used to describe a decrease or drop in someone's energy level, which is a common experience after having a meal.

Si te empujo, vas a caer

English translation of Si te empujo, vas a caer

If I push you, you're going to fall

This is a plain statement where 'caer' is used literally to mean that if the person is pushed, they will lose their balance and fall.

No puedo dejar caer mis responsabilidades

English translation of No puedo dejar caer mis responsabilidades

I can't drop my responsibilities

Here 'caer' is used metaphorically, implying that the speaker cannot ignore or neglect their responsibilities.

Las hojas comienzan a caer en otoño

English translation of Las hojas comienzan a caer en otoño

The leaves start to fall in autumn

This phrase uses 'caer' in a literal sense to describe the natural phenomenon that happens in autumn or fall, where leaves drop from the trees.

Prefiero caer parado que morir tumbado

English translation of Prefiero caer parado que morir tumbado

I prefer to fall standing than to die lying down

This phrase is a metaphor meaning the speaker prefers continue trying, even though there may be failure ('fall standing'), rather than giving up ('die lying down').

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