How to Say "sinking" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sinking” is “cayendo” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Los precios de la vivienda han estado cayendo todo el año.
Housing prices have been declining all year.
Siento que estoy cayendo enfermo.
I feel like I am coming down with something (falling ill).
El dictador estaba cayendo en desgracia ante el público.
The dictator was falling out of favor with the public.
Idiomatic Use: Realizing Something
The phrase 'estar cayendo en la cuenta' means you are currently realizing or understanding something important. It describes the moment the realization hits you.
Translating 'Coming Down With'
Mistake: “*Estoy viniendo abajo con un resfriado* (literal translation of coming down).”
Correction: Use 'Estoy cayendo enfermo' or 'Me estoy resfriando' for falling ill. 'Cayendo' here describes the onset of sickness.
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