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• Sustantivo que designa la estación del año entre el verano y el invierno, caracterizada por un clima más fresco y el cambio de color de las hojas de los árboles (también conocida como otoño).

A noun referring to the season between summer and winter, characterized by cooler temperatures and changing leaves (also known as autumn).

1. Act of droppingA1formal

   The act of moving downward from a higher to a lower position.

   Caída

   • He had a nasty fall from the ladder.
   • The fall from the tree broke his arm.
   • She recovered from her fall quickly.

   Sinónimosdeclinedescentdropplungesinkingtumble

   Antónimosascentrise

2. Season (Autumn)A1formalamerican

   The season between summer and winter, when leaves change color and fall.

   Otoño

   • Fall is my favorite season.
   • The leaves turn red in fall.
   • We went apple picking in fall.

   Sinónimosautumn

3. Decrease or dropB1formal

   A reduction in amount, value, or level.

   Disminución o caída

   • There was a sharp fall in sales this quarter.
   • The fall in temperature surprised everyone.
   • Stock prices experienced a sudden fall.

   Sinónimosdeclinedecreasedepreciationdiminutiondownturndropplungereductionslideslump

   Antónimosascentgaingrowthincreaserise

• Verbo que denota la acción de caer hacia abajo, descender o disminuir. También puede referirse a derrumbarse o bajar de nivel o intensidad.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving downward, dropping, or decreasing.

verbo irregular

1. Move downward by gravityA1formal

   To drop or come down from a higher position to a lower one.

   caer

   • The apple fell from the tree.
   • He fell off the ladder and hurt his leg.
   • Rain began to fall heavily.

   Sinónimoscome downdescenddivedropgo downnosediveplummetplungesinktumble

   Antónimosascendclimbliftrisesoar

2. Collapse or failB1formal

   To suddenly fail, collapse, or be defeated.

   Colapsar o fracasar

   • The government fell after the scandal.
   • The company fell into bankruptcy.
   • The walls fell during the earthquake.

   Sinónimoscollapsecrumblefailfoldfoundergive waygo undersuccumbtumble

   Antónimosendureprevailrisesucceedsurvivewithstand

3. Decrease or declineB1formal

   To become lower or less in amount, value, or level.

   Disminuir o descender

   • Prices fell sharply after the announcement.
   • The temperature fell overnight.
   • Her spirits fell when she heard the news.

   Sinónimosdeclinedecreasediminishdipdropdwindleplummetplungesinkslump

   Antónimosclimbgrowincreaserisesoar

4. Fall in loveA2informal

   To suddenly develop strong feelings of love for someone.

   Enamorarse

   • They fell in love at first sight.
   • She fell in love with the charming stranger.
   • He fell deeply in love during their vacation.

   Sinónimosfall for

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