fall(s) bad

'Caer(se) mal' is a common Spanish expression but its English translation 'fall(s) bad' is not literal. This is often used to describe a feeling of dislike or displeasure towards someone. When someone 'te cae mal', it means you have a negative impression or you simply do not like that person. This phrase can also imply a sense of annoyance or discomfort with someone's presence or behavior. It's important to remember that it's not necessarily about a strong hate, it's often used for mild dislikes.

Example sentences using: caer(se) mal

A Marta le cae mal Juan.

Marta doesn't like Juan.

This phrase indicates that Marta has a negative feeling towards Juan, implying that she does not like him.

No sé por qué, pero me cae mal ese restaurante.

I don't know why, but I dislike that restaurant.

In this sentence, the speaker expresses a personal aversion to a specific restaurant without a clear reason.

A él le cae mal la actitud de su compañero.

He dislikes his colleague's attitude.

This example shows that the person finds their colleague's attitude unpleasant, leading to a distaste for that behavior.