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caindo

[ka-ˈĩ-du]
verb
falling
1. present participle of 'cair' - moving downward under the influence of gravity
The leaves are falling from the trees.
As folhas estão caindo das árvores.
2. losing balance or support; tumbling
He is falling off the ladder.
Ele está caindo da escada.
3. decreasing in quantity, intensity, or value
Temperatures are falling as winter approaches.
As temperaturas estão caindo com a chegada do inverno.
4. collapsing or failing
The government is falling apart.
O governo está caindo aos pedaços.
Synonyms
caírdesabandoprecipitandodespenhadando
Antonyms
subindolevantandoascendendoelevando

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caindo
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
caindo
Same form used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

caindo aos pedaços - falling apart
caindo na brincadeira - falling for the joke
caindo de sono - falling asleep, exhausted
caindo na real - facing reality
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