fall
fall
fɑl
faal
British pronunciation
/fɔːl/

Definición y significado de "fall"en inglés

to fall
01

caerse

to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground
Intransitive
to fall definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
Be careful not to slip and fall on the wet floor.
Ten cuidado de no resbalar y caer en el suelo mojado.
I accidentally dropped my phone, and it fell to the ground.
Dejé caer mi teléfono accidentalmente, y se cayó al suelo.
02

disminuir

to decrease in quantity, quality, or extent
Intransitive
to fall definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
After the harvest season, the supply of fresh vegetables at the market began to fall.
Después de la temporada de cosecha, la oferta de verduras frescas en el mercado comenzó a disminuir.
With the economic downturn, consumer spending on luxury items started to fall.
Con la crisis económica, el gasto de los consumidores en artículos de lujo comenzó a caer.
03

caer, desplomarse

to physically move in a downward direction without necessarily reaching the lowest point
Intransitive
to fall definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
During the acrobatic routine, the performer gracefully fell from the aerial silk, captivating the audience.
Durante la rutina acrobática, el intérprete cayó con gracia de la tela aérea, cautivando al público.
As the tide receded, the water level fell, revealing a stretch of sandy beach.
A medida que la marea retrocedía, el nivel del agua bajaba, revelando un tramo de playa arenosa.
04

caer, desplomarse

to lose a position of power, authority, or influence, often as a result of a negative event or circumstance
Intransitive
example
Ejemplos
After the scandal, the once-respected politician saw his reputation fall dramatically.
Después del escándalo, el político una vez respetado vio su reputación caer dramáticamente.
Following the economic downturn, several prominent business figures saw their empires fall.
Tras la crisis económica, varias figuras prominentes del mundo empresarial vieron cómo sus imperios caían.
05

caer, quedarse

to transition passively into a specific state or condition
Linking Verb: to fall [adj]
example
Ejemplos
After reading for a while, I fell asleep on the cozy chair.
Después de leer un rato, me dormí en el cómodo sillón.
They were hoping to start a family and were delighted when they fell pregnant.
Esperaban empezar una familia y se alegraron cuando cayeron embarazadas.
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
example
Ejemplos
Her project fell under the category of environmental sustainability
Su proyecto caía bajo la categoría de sostenibilidad ambiental.
The new policy changes will make these expenses fall under the company's operational budget.
Los nuevos cambios en la política harán que estos gastos caigan bajo el presupuesto operativo de la empresa.
07

caer, fracasar

to undergo a situation of defeat, failure, or significant decline
Intransitive
example
Ejemplos
The ambitious business venture fell when the market conditions changed unexpectedly.
El ambicioso negocio cayó cuando las condiciones del mercado cambiaron inesperadamente.
The once-prosperous empire fell after a series of economic crises.
El imperio una vez próspero cayó después de una serie de crisis económicas.
08

caer, tener lugar

to happen or take place at a specific time
Intransitive: to fall point in time
example
Ejemplos
The annual festival is set to fall on the third weekend of September this year.
El festival anual está programado para caer en el tercer fin de semana de septiembre este año.
The meeting is scheduled to fall tomorrow at noon.
La reunión está programada para caer mañana al mediodía.
09

caer, rendirse

to be defeated in battle or conflict, leading to the capture of a military force
Intransitive
example
Ejemplos
The fortress finally fell after a prolonged siege.
La fortaleza finalmente cayó después de un prolongado asedio.
The city resisted for months, but it ultimately fell, leading to the capture of its defenders.
La ciudad resistió durante meses, pero finalmente cayó, lo que llevó a la captura de sus defensores.
10

caer, perecer

to die, especially in the context of warfare, conflict, or a hunt
Intransitive
example
Ejemplos
In the epic battle, many brave soldiers fell, sacrificing their lives for the cause.
En la batalla épica, muchos soldados valientes cayeron, sacrificando sus vidas por la causa.
The hero of the story fell while defending the kingdom from the invading forces.
El héroe de la historia cayó defendiendo el reino de las fuerzas invasoras.
11

caer, descender

to descend, touch, or be placed on a surface, often in a gradual or gentle manner
Intransitive: to fall somewhere
example
Ejemplos
The sunlight began to fall on the meadow, casting a warm and golden glow over the grass.
La luz del sol comenzó a caer sobre el prado, proyectando un cálido y dorado resplandor sobre la hierba.
The painter allowed the brushstroke to fall delicately onto the canvas.
El pintor permitió que la pincelada cayera delicadamente sobre el lienzo.
12

recaer, corresponder

to be assigned, typically referring to responsibilities or tasks
Intransitive: to fall to sb
example
Ejemplos
As the team leader, the responsibility for coordinating the project fell to Sarah.
Como líder del equipo, la responsabilidad de coordinar el proyecto recayó en Sarah.
The role of managing the budget fell to the financial department.
El papel de gestionar el presupuesto recayó en el departamento financiero.
13

caer, ceder

to give in to temptation, or to commit a sinful act
Intransitive: to fall into a wrongful act
example
Ejemplos
Despite her best intentions, she fell into the trap of dishonesty to cover up her mistake.
A pesar de sus mejores intenciones, cayó en la trampa de la deshonestidad para ocultar su error.
In a moment of weakness, he fell into the allure of gambling.
En un momento de debilidad, cayó en el atractivo del juego.
14

nacer, parir

(of lambs) to be born
Intransitive
example
Ejemplos
As spring arrived, many lambs fell in the pastures.
Cuando llegó la primavera, muchos corderos caían en los pastos.
In the morning, the first lamb fell, signaling the beginning of the lambing season.
Por la mañana, el primer cordero nació, señalando el comienzo de la temporada de partos.
15

caer, desanimarse

to let one's facial expression convey a sense of disappointment, sadness, or dejection
Intransitive
example
Ejemplos
Upon hearing the news, her face fell, revealing her disappointment.
Al escuchar la noticia, su rostro se descompuso, revelando su decepción.
As the teacher announced the postponement of the long-awaited field trip, the children's faces fell.
Cuando el profesor anunció el aplazamiento del tan esperado viaje de campo, los rostros de los niños se desanimaron.
16

emprender, lanzarse

to embark on or undertake a task or activity with enthusiasm or commitment
Transitive: to fall to a task
example
Ejemplos
Eager to redecorate, she fell to the project with enthusiasm.
Ansiosa por redecorar, ella se sumergió en el proyecto con entusiasmo.
As the gardening season arrived, the family fell to planting.
A medida que llegaba la temporada de jardinería, la familia se puso a plantar.
17

caer, descender

to come or descend in a manner suggesting a drop
Transitive: to fall over sb/sth | to fall upon sb/sth
example
Ejemplos
The announcement of the surprise guest made excitement fall over the audience like confetti.
El anuncio del invitado sorpresa hizo que la emoción cayera sobre la audiencia como confeti.
The unexpected revelation caused a hush to fall over the room.
La revelación inesperada hizo caer un silencio en la habitación.
18

disminuir, caer

to gradually diminish, settle, or decrease in intensity
Intransitive
example
Ejemplos
After the storm passed, the wind and rain began to fall, leaving behind a calm atmosphere.
Después de que pasó la tormenta, el viento y la lluvia comenzaron a caer, dejando atrás una atmósfera tranquila.
The audience's laughter gradually fell as the comedian wrapped up the final joke of the night.
La risa del público caía gradualmente mientras el comediante terminaba el último chiste de la noche.
19

descender, declinar

to slope downward or decline gradually
Intransitive
example
Ejemplos
The hiking trail started to fall gently as it led down into the valley.
El sendero de senderismo comenzó a descender suavemente mientras conducía hacia el valle.
The driveway had a steep incline that fell sharply towards the street.
El camino de entrada tenía una inclinación pronunciada que caía abruptamente hacia la calle.
20

caer, desplomarse

to intentionally and forcefully descend to a lower position, often by bending at the waist or knees
Intransitive
example
Ejemplos
In the action movie, the hero had to fall from a great height and land safely as part of a daring stunt.
En la película de acción, el héroe tuvo que caer desde una gran altura y aterrizar de manera segura como parte de una acrobacia audaz.
During the dance performance, the choreography required the dancers to fall in synchronization
Durante la actuación de baile, la coreografía requería que los bailarines cayeran en sincronización.
21

recaer, pasar

to be inherited or acquired by legal or customary right
Transitive: to fall to sb
example
Ejemplos
Upon the death of the patriarch, the family estate will fall to the eldest son as per the inheritance laws.
Tras la muerte del patriarca, la propiedad familiar pasará al hijo mayor según las leyes de herencia.
The title of the monarch will fall to the next in line, ensuring the continuity of the royal lineage.
El título del monarca pasará al siguiente en la línea, asegurando la continuidad del linaje real.
01

otoño

the season that comes after summer, when in most countries the color of the leaves change and they fall from the trees
Dialectamerican flagAmerican
autumnbritish flagBritish
Wiki
fall definition and meaning
example
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Fall is the season when students go back to school after summer break.
El otoño es la temporada en la que los estudiantes vuelven a la escuela después de las vacaciones de verano.
I like to wear cozy sweaters and scarves during the fall season.
Me gusta usar suéteres cómodos y bufandas durante la temporada de otoño.
02

baja, caída

a reduction in size, amount, number, etc.
fall definition and meaning
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The fall in oil prices has significantly impacted the global economy.
La caída de los precios del petróleo ha impactado significativamente la economía global.
There was a noticeable fall in the number of tourists visiting the city this year.
Hubo una caída notable en el número de turistas que visitaron la ciudad este año.
03

a vertical or steep drop of water, such as a waterfall or cascade

fall definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
Niagara Falls is one of the most famous falls in the world.
The hiker slipped near the edge of the fall.
04

the period of the day immediately after sunset

fall definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
Birds returned to their nests at fall.
The sky glowed red during fall.
05

caída

the downfall, loss, or defeat of someone or something, often irreversible
example
Ejemplos
The dictator 's fall shocked the nation.
The company 's fall was sudden and unexpected.
06

a group of birds, especially woodcocks, considered collectively

example
Ejemplos
Hunters spotted a fall of woodcocks in the meadow.
A fall of birds passed over the forest.
07

a sudden loss of balance resulting in dropping to the ground

example
Ejemplos
She took a fall on the icy sidewalk.
The child 's fall was minor, with no injuries.
08

a moral lapse or loss of innocence

example
Ejemplos
The novel tells the story of man 's fall from virtue.
Her fall into temptation changed her life.
09

descenso, pendiente

a sloping or bending section of land that moves downward
example
Ejemplos
The road curved with a gradual fall as it led into the valley.
El camino se curvaba con una caída gradual mientras conducía al valle.
The fall in the land created a perfect spot for a stream.
La caída en el terreno creó un lugar perfecto para un arroyo.
10

the action of surrendering, often under negotiated or agreed conditions

example
Ejemplos
The city 's fall was negotiated with minimal casualties.
After weeks of siege, the fort 's fall was inevitable.
11

a downward movement or shift from a higher position or point

example
Ejemplos
The box 's fall startled the workers.
Rain caused a sudden fall of loose rocks.
12

an instance in wrestling when a competitor's shoulders are pinned to the mat

example
Ejemplos
He scored a fall in the final match.
The wrestler 's fall ended the bout.
13

a sudden or significant decline in status, influence, fortune, or character

example
Ejemplos
The character 's moral fall drove the plot of the novel.
The dynasty 's fall reshaped the political landscape.
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