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Translation

to fall, to fall down

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Word origin

From Latin cadere ('to fall').

Origin
Latin
Root
cadere
English cognates
cadence, case, accident

Grammar

Verb type-ir irregular

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

escada.

Be careful not to fall on the stairs.

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He fell off the horse yesterday.

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The leaves fall in autumn.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 8: Words 561-570.