me caí
/me kai/from spelling rules
me caí is the Spanish way to say "I fell".
This phrase is used to say that you accidentally dropped to the ground.
How do you pronounce it?
/me kai/
Did you know?
- While me caí describes the act of falling, Spanish speakers often use the phrase caerle bien to describe liking someone. Saying me cae bien literally means that person 'falls well' to you, implying you find them pleasant.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase caer en la cuenta is used to say you have suddenly realized something. It translates literally to 'falling into the account'.
- While you use me caí for a fall, if you want to say you 'fell in love', you must switch to the verb enamorarse, as caer is not used for romantic feelings.
Examples in context
- Me caí en un hoyo.I fell into a hole.This sentence is useful for describing falling into a hole with me caí.Tatoeba #3118103 by marcelostockle, translation #2335890 by CK
- Me caí por las escaleras.I fell down the steps.This sentence is useful for describing falling down the steps with me caí.Tatoeba #7679815 by emigonza, translation #5809758 by Eccles17
- Me caí y me quebré el brazo.I fell and broke my arm.This sentence is useful for describing a fall that resulted in a broken arm with me caí.Tatoeba #4230408 by hayastan, translation #2592927 by WestofEden
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Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking in the park after Javier arrives with a scraped knee.
- JavierMe caí en el parque.I fell in the park.
- Sofía¿Estás bien, Javier?Are you okay, Javier?
- JavierSí, pero me duele la rodilla.Yes, but my knee hurts.
- SofíaPobre de ti, ven a sentarte.Poor you, come sit down.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
