fallings

[/ˈfɔːlɪŋz/]
noun
quedas, queda, desabamentos, fragmentos que caem
1. Plural of falling; instances or events of something falling downward
The fallings of leaves in autumn create a colorful carpet on the ground.
As quedas de folhas no outono criam um tapete colorido no chão.
2. Fragments or pieces that fall off or are shed from something
The fallings from the old wall were swept away daily.
Os fragmentos que caíam da parede antiga eram varridos diariamente.
3. In forestry, the action of cutting down trees; timber felled
The fallings in this forest area were carefully managed.
Os abatimentos de árvores nesta área florestal foram cuidadosamente gerenciados.
4. Waterfall cascades or the sound of water falling
The fallings of the waterfall echoed through the valley.
As quedas da cachoeira ecoavam pelo vale.
In Brazil, 'fallings' or 'quedas' is commonly used in contexts such as 'quedas d'água' (waterfalls), a major tourist attraction. In forestry and environmental contexts, it appears in discussions about sustainable logging. The term is more literary or technical in nature and less commonly used in everyday conversational Portuguese than its singular form 'fall' or 'queda' in English and Portuguese respectively.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fallsdescentsdropscascadesdebris
Antonyms / Antônimos
risingsascentsclimbs

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
quedas
Most common term for multiple instances of falling
General Brazilian Portuguese
desabamentos
Used when referring to structural collapses or rockfalls
Rio de Janeiro
quedas
Standard usage, especially for waterfalls (quedas d'água)
São Paulo
fragmentos que caem
More technical usage in construction or forestry contexts
Portugal
quedas, fragmentos
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese with slight vocabulary variations

Related Words

fallfallenfallingcascadedescentdrop

Related Idioms & Phrases

the fallings of night - a poetic expression for the coming of darkness (as quedas da noite)
fallings out - disputes or disagreements (não é o mesmo 'fallings'; refere-se a 'fallouts')
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