to fall
1. to move downward due to gravity; to drop or descend
The book fell from the shelf.
O livro caiu da prateleira.
2. to collapse or tumble to the ground
He fell and broke his leg.
Ele caiu e quebrou a perna.
3. to decrease or diminish in amount, value, or intensity
The temperature fell overnight.
A temperatura caiu à noite.
4. to be defeated or conquered; to succumb
The fortress fell to the enemy.
A fortaleza caiu para o inimigo.
5. to happen or occur on a particular date or day
Christmas falls on December 25th.
O Natal cai em 25 de dezembro.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cair na real - to face reality; to come to one's senses
cair bem - to suit someone; to look good
cair de boca - to fall face first; to make a blunder
deixar cair - to drop; to let fall
cair nas graças de alguém - to win someone's favor
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