falling

• Se usa como adjetivo para describir algo que se mueve hacia abajo o que disminuye.

Used as an adjective to describe something that is moving downward or decreasing.

1. Moving downwardA1formal

   Moving from a higher to a lower position due to gravity or force.

   que cae

   • The falling leaves covered the ground.
   • He caught the falling ball.
   • We watched the falling snow from the window.

   Sinónimosdescendingdroppingsinkingslidingtumbling

   Antónimosascendingclimbingrising

2. Declining or decreasingB1formal

   Becoming lower or less in amount, value, or level.

   En descenso o disminución

   • The company reported falling sales this quarter.
   • There has been a falling trend in unemployment rates.
   • Falling prices made the stocks attractive to investors.

   Sinónimosdecreasingdiminishingdroppingdwindlingebbinglesseningsinkingsubsidingwaning

   Antónimosascendingclimbinggrowingincreasingrising

3. Dropping or collapsingB2formal

   In the process of collapsing or failing.

   que cae o se derrumba

   • The falling building caused panic among residents.
   • Falling walls threatened the safety of the workers.
   • The falling economy affected small businesses.

   Sinónimosdescendingdroppingfailingsinkingtumbling

   Antónimosascendingclimbingrisingsoaring

• Sustantivo que denota la acción o el proceso de caer o descender desde una posición más alta a una más baja, ya sea físico, de cantidad o de valor.

A noun referring to the act or process of dropping or descending from a higher to a lower position.

incontable

1. Act of dropping downA2formal

   The action or instance of moving downward from a higher to a lower level.

   caída

   • The falling from the ladder caused a serious injury.
   • He feared the falling during the hike.
   • The child's falling was prevented by the safety net.

   Sinónimosdeclinedescentdownfalldropfallplungesinkingtumble

2. Decline or decreaseB1formal

   A reduction or drop in amount, value, or level.

   Descenso o disminución

   • The falling in sales worried the company executives.
   • There has been a falling in temperatures this week.
   • The falling of the stock market affected investors.

   Sinónimosdeclinedecreasedescentdownturndropfallplungereductionslump

   Antónimosascentgrowthincreaserisesurge

3. Autumn seasonA1formalamerican

   The season of the year between summer and winter, when leaves fall (also called fall).

   Otoño

   • The falling brings beautiful colors to the trees.
   • During falling, we collect fallen leaves.
   • Pumpkin pies are popular in falling.

• 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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