cair

Senses

1. 1.

   to fall

   to drop or descend from a higher to a lower position

2. 2.

   to fall (into a trap, trick)

   to be deceived or tricked into something

3. 3.

   to drop (temperature, price)

   to decrease or decline in level or amount

4. 4.

   to suit, to look good on

   to fit well or be flattering (especially with clothing)

Examples

• "Cuidado para não cair da escada!"

  Be careful not to fall from the ladder!

• "Eu caí nessa mentira como um idiota."

  I fell for that lie like an idiot.

• "Essa blusa cai muito bem em você."

  That blouse looks really good on you.

Usage

Very common verb with many figurative uses. Common expressions include "cair fora" (to leave/get out), "cair bem/mal" (to suit well/poorly or make a good/bad impression), and "cair na real" (to face reality). Takes preposition "de" for falling from somewhere and "em" for falling into something.