caes
“caes” means “you fall” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
you fall, you drop
Also: you collapse
📝 In Action
Si no miras dónde vas, caes en el agujero.
A1If you don't watch where you're going, you will fall into the hole.
¿Por qué siempre caes en la misma trampa?
B1Why do you always fall into the same trap?
you come across (as), you are liked/disliked
Also: you happen
📝 In Action
¿Crees que le caes bien a mi jefe?
A2Do you think my boss likes you (do you come across well to him)?
Nunca caes mal, eres muy amable.
B1You never come across badly, you are very kind.
you drop by, you pop in
Also: you swing by
📝 In Action
Si estás cerca, ¿por qué no caes un rato?
B2If you are close by, why don't you drop by for a while?
Siempre caes sin avisar, ¡es una sorpresa!
C1You always stop by without warning, it's a surprise!
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: caes
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase correctly translates the meaning of 'caes' in the sentence: 'Siempre caes en los trucos de tu hermano.'
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *cadere*, meaning 'to fall'. It shares roots with English words like 'casualty' and 'case' (something that falls or happens).
First recorded: Before the 10th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the base form of 'caes'?
The base form is the infinitive verb 'caer,' which means 'to fall' or 'to drop'.
Is 'caes' a regular verb form?
'Caes' itself (tú present tense) follows the normal pattern for '-er' verbs, but the verb 'caer' is considered irregular because the 'yo' form ('caigo') and the simple past tense (like 'cayó') have special changes.