How to Say "will collapse" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “will collapse” is “caerá” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Si no sujetas bien la caja, caerá al suelo.
If you don't hold the box well, it will fall to the floor.
El árbol viejo caerá con el próximo viento fuerte.
The old tree will fall with the next strong wind.
La lluvia caerá tarde o temprano.
The rain will fall sooner or later.
Future Tense Formation
The future tense in Spanish is easy! You just add the endings (-é, -ás, -á, etc.) directly to the infinitive form of the verb, even for 'caer'.
The Irregular 'Yo' Form
Remember that the first person singular (yo) of the present tense is irregular: 'yo caigo' (I fall). This 'g' sound carries over to all the special forms (subjunctive).
Confusing 'Caer' and 'Dejar Caer'
Mistake: “Using 'caer' when you mean 'to drop' something intentionally: 'Yo caí el vaso.'”
Correction: Use 'dejar caer' (to let fall) for intentional dropping: 'Yo dejé caer el vaso.' 'Caer' means it falls on its own.
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