caer
to fall
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/kaˈeɾ/
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Cultural Note
Caer has a 'g' insertion in the yo form (caigo) and 'y' spelling changes in the preterite. 'Caer bien/mal' is used to express liking or disliking someone: 'me cae bien' means 'I like them (as a person).' 'Caer en la cuenta' means to realize something.
📝 Example Sentences
Las hojas caen de los árboles en otoño.
The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
Me caí en la calle por culpa del hielo.
I fell on the street because of the ice.