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to fall
01
caerse
to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground
Intransitive
Ejemplos
She loses her balance and falls backwards.
Ella pierde el equilibrio y cae hacia atrás.
02
disminuir
to decrease in quantity, quality, or extent
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The temperature is expected to fall significantly as we move into the winter months.
Se espera que la temperatura baje significativamente a medida que nos adentremos en los meses de invierno.
03
caer, desplomarse
to physically move in a downward direction without necessarily reaching the lowest point
Intransitive
Ejemplos
During the performance, the curtain gradually fell, signaling the end of the play.
Durante la actuación, el telón caía gradualmente, señalando el final de la obra.
04
caer, desplomarse
to lose a position of power, authority, or influence, often as a result of a negative event or circumstance
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The dictator's oppressive regime fell when widespread protests and international pressure mounted against him.
El régimen opresivo del dictador cayó cuando las protestas generalizadas y la presión internacional aumentaron contra él.
05
caer, quedarse
to transition passively into a specific state or condition
Linking Verb: to fall [adj]
Ejemplos
The room fell silent as the professor entered, capturing everyone's attention.
El aula cayó en silencio cuando el profesor entró, captando la atención de todos.
06
caer bajo, entrar en
to come under, be classified, or included in a specific category, group, or set of criteria
Intransitive: to fall under a category
Ejemplos
These products fall under the umbrella of organic food.
Estos productos caen bajo el paraguas de los alimentos orgánicos.
07
caer, fracasar
to undergo a situation of defeat, failure, or significant decline
Intransitive
Ejemplos
Their dreams of success fell when the startup encountered insurmountable obstacles.
Sus sueños de éxito cayeron cuando la startup encontró obstáculos insuperables.
08
caer, tener lugar
to happen or take place at a specific time
Intransitive: to fall point in time
Ejemplos
The exam will fall on Monday, and students are advised to review their materials over the weekend.
El examen caerá el lunes, y se aconseja a los estudiantes que revisen sus materiales durante el fin de semana.
09
caer, rendirse
to be defeated in battle or conflict, leading to the capture of a military force
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The strategic position fell to the enemy, and the commanding officer ordered a surrender.
La posición estratégica cayó en manos del enemigo, y el oficial al mando ordenó una rendición.
10
caer, perecer
to die, especially in the context of warfare, conflict, or a hunt
Intransitive
Ejemplos
During the hunt, the skilled archer aimed true, and the deer fell swiftly.
Durante la caza, el hábil arquero apuntó con precisión, y el ciervo cayó rápidamente.
11
caer, descender
to descend, touch, or be placed on a surface, often in a gradual or gentle manner
Intransitive: to fall somewhere
Ejemplos
The light rain fell on the window, creating a calming sound.
La lluvia ligera caía sobre la ventana, creando un sonido relajante.
12
recaer, corresponder
to be assigned, typically referring to responsibilities or tasks
Intransitive: to fall to sb
Ejemplos
In times of crisis, the responsibility for decision-making often falls to the head of the organization.
En tiempos de crisis, la responsabilidad de la toma de decisiones a menudo recae en el jefe de la organización.
13
caer, ceder
to give in to temptation, or to commit a sinful act
Intransitive: to fall into a wrongful act
Ejemplos
Despite knowing the consequences, he fell into the habit of lying to avoid facing the truth.
A pesar de conocer las consecuencias, cayó en el hábito de mentir para evitar enfrentar la verdad.
14
nacer, parir
(of lambs) to be born
Intransitive
Ejemplos
In the serene meadows, the shepherd witnesses the beauty of nature as lambs fall.
En los serenos prados, el pastor es testigo de la belleza de la naturaleza mientras los corderos nacen.
15
caer, desanimarse
to let one's facial expression convey a sense of disappointment, sadness, or dejection
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The athlete's face fell as he crossed the finish line, realizing he had narrowly missed breaking the record.
El rostro del atleta se descompuso al cruzar la línea de meta, al darse cuenta de que había estado a punto de batir el récord.
16
emprender, lanzarse
to embark on or undertake a task or activity with enthusiasm or commitment
Transitive: to fall to a task
Ejemplos
Inspired by the challenge, the students fell to the research assignment.
Inspirados por el desafío, los estudiantes se lanzaron a la tarea de investigación.
17
caer, descender
to come or descend in a manner suggesting a drop
Transitive: to fall over sb/sth | to fall upon sb/sth
Ejemplos
As the curtain rose, a collective gasp fell upon the audience as they witnessed the elaborate stage design.
Mientras el telón se alzaba, un suspiro colectivo cayó sobre la audiencia mientras presenciaban el elaborado diseño del escenario.
18
disminuir, caer
to gradually diminish, settle, or decrease in intensity
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The heated argument eventually caused tempers to fall, leading to a more rational and calm discussion.
El acalorado argumento finalmente hizo que los ánimos cayeran, lo que llevó a una discusión más racional y tranquila.
19
descender, declinar
to slope downward or decline gradually
Intransitive
Ejemplos
As the river flowed, the terrain caused it to fall steadily, creating small waterfalls.
Mientras el río fluía, el terreno hizo que cayera constantemente, creando pequeñas cascadas.
20
caer, desplomarse
to intentionally and forcefully descend to a lower position, often by bending at the waist or knees
Intransitive
Ejemplos
As part of the protest, the activists decided to peacefully fall to the ground in a symbolic act.
Como parte de la protesta, los activistas decidieron caer pacíficamente al suelo en un acto simbólico.
21
recaer, pasar
to be inherited or acquired by legal or customary right
Transitive: to fall to sb
Ejemplos
According to the will, the valuable antique collection will fall to the grandchildren upon the passing of the owner.
Según el testamento, la valiosa colección de antigüedades pasará a los nietos tras el fallecimiento del dueño.
Fall
01
otoño
the season that comes after summer, when in most countries the color of the leaves change and they fall from the trees
Dialect
American
American
Ejemplos
In fall, you can see squirrels gathering nuts to store for the winter.
En otoño, puedes ver ardillas recolectando nueces para almacenar durante el invierno.
02
baja, caída
a reduction in size, amount, number, etc.
Ejemplos
The company reported a fall in profits for the second quarter.
La empresa informó de una caída en las ganancias para el segundo trimestre.
03
a vertical or steep drop of water, such as a waterfall or cascade
Ejemplos
The fall created a pool below.
04
the period of the day immediately after sunset
Ejemplos
They walked along the beach at fall.
05
caída
the downfall, loss, or defeat of someone or something, often irreversible
Ejemplos
The hero 's fall in the story was tragic.
06
a group of birds, especially woodcocks, considered collectively
Ejemplos
The fall alighted near the river.
07
a sudden loss of balance resulting in dropping to the ground
Ejemplos
A fall from the ladder caused a sprained wrist.
08
a moral lapse or loss of innocence
Ejemplos
The myth explores the fall of humanity.
Ejemplos
The fall was steep, making it tough for the hikers to continue.
La caída era empinada, lo que hacía difícil que los excursionistas continuaran.
10
the action of surrendering, often under negotiated or agreed conditions
Ejemplos
The commander oversaw the peaceful fall of the garrison.
11
a downward movement or shift from a higher position or point
Ejemplos
The curtain 's fall revealed the stage set.
12
an instance in wrestling when a competitor's shoulders are pinned to the mat
Ejemplos
A sudden fall gave the opponent victory.
13
a sudden or significant decline in status, influence, fortune, or character
Ejemplos
Corruption led to the senator 's fall.
Árbol Léxico
faller
falling
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