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How to Say "fall" in Spanish

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otoño

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

Examples

Me encanta pasear por el parque en otoño y ver las hojas caer.

I love walking in the park in autumn and watching the leaves fall.

caída

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

Examples

Tuvo una caída tonta y se lastimó la rodilla.

He had a silly fall and hurt his knee.

baja

BA-haˈbaxa

nounB1general
Use 'baja' to indicate a decrease or drop in measurable quantities like prices, stocks, or temperature.
A large, simple thermometer showing the red liquid line rapidly dropping towards the bottom of the tube.

Examples

La bolsa de valores experimentó una baja significativa hoy.

The stock market experienced a significant drop today.

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.

bajada

ba-HA-dahbaˈxaða

nounB1general
Use 'bajada' for a sudden, often sharp, decrease or decline, especially in things like temperature or prices.
A bright red ball rolling down a gentle grassy slope.

Examples

Hemos notado una bajada en las ventas este último mes.

We have noticed a drop in sales this past month.

Se espera una bajada de las temperaturas para este fin de semana.

A drop in temperatures is expected for this weekend.

La tienda anunció una gran bajada de precios.

The store announced a big price reduction.

Hubo una bajada en el número de turistas este año.

There was a fall in the number of tourists this year.

Abstract Decreases

Spanish uses 'bajada' for almost any numerical or abstract decrease, just like 'drop' or 'fall' in English.

Plural vs Singular

You can use 'bajada' in singular for a general trend, or 'bajadas' in plural for multiple specific instances of dropping.

Avoid 'caída' for small changes

Mistake: “Hubo una caída de un uno por ciento.”

Correction: Hubo una bajada de un uno por ciento.

descenso

des-SEN-sodesˈsenso

nounB1general
Use 'descenso' to describe the action of moving downwards, like descending a mountain or a gradual decline.
A hiker walking down a steep mountain path toward a valley.

Examples

El descenso por la ladera de la montaña fue más rápido que el ascenso.

The descent down the mountainside was faster than the ascent.

El descenso de la montaña duró tres horas.

The descent from the mountain lasted three hours.

Hubo un descenso en las temperaturas esta noche.

There was a drop in temperatures tonight.

Los economistas predicen un descenso de los precios.

Economists predict a decrease in prices.

A Masculine 'O' Noun

This word follows the standard rule: it ends in 'o' and is masculine, so always use 'el' or 'un' with it.

Using 'de' for what is dropping

When you want to say what is going down (like prices or water), just put 'de' after descenso. For example: 'descenso de agua'.

Descenso vs. Bajada

Mistake: “Using 'descenso' for a simple flight of stairs.”

Correction: Use 'bajada' for everyday things like stairs or hills. Use 'descenso' for technical things, sports, or long mountain treks.

Season vs. Physical Fall

The most common mistake is using words like 'caída' or 'baja' when you mean the season 'otoño'. Always remember that 'otoño' is the only word for the autumn season; the others refer to a tumble or a decrease.

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