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.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

caindo

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

caindo

Same form used in European Portuguese

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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