A1 — Beginnerverb
cadere
to fall
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
precipitarecrollarecascarescivolare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
alzarsisalirerialzarsirimanere in piedi
Usage note
'Cascare' is the colloquial form of cadere. 'Precipitare' = to plummet/crash. 'Crollare' = to collapse (buildings, health, plans). Uses essere in compound tenses.
Example
"Sono caduto sulle scale e mi sono fatto male al ginocchio."
"I fell on the stairs and hurt my knee."
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