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How to Say "fall" in Spanish

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otoño

nounA1general
Use 'otoño' when referring to the autumn season, the period between summer and winter.

Examples

Mi estación favorita es el otoño porque me encanta ver las hojas cambiar de color.

My favorite season is autumn because I love watching the leaves change color.

caída

nounA2general
Use 'caída' for the physical act of losing your balance and dropping to the ground.

Examples

Después de la caída, revisamos si se había roto algo.

After the fall, we checked if anything was broken.

baja

/BA-ha//ˈbaxa/

nounB1general
Use 'baja' to describe a decrease or drop in numbers, prices, or levels.
A large, simple thermometer showing the red liquid line rapidly dropping towards the bottom of the tube.

Examples

Hubo una baja repentina de las temperaturas.

There was a sudden drop in temperatures.

La empresa anunció una baja en los precios.

The company announced a decrease in prices.

El equipo sufrió una baja importante en su rendimiento.

The team suffered a significant drop in its performance.

Season vs. Physical Fall

The most common confusion is between 'otoño' (the season) and 'caída' (a physical fall). Remember that 'otoño' is only for autumn, while 'caída' describes the action of falling down. Don't use 'otoño' to talk about tripping!

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