Venirse abajo
Example: El puente empezó a venirse abajo después de la tormenta.
Definition
"Venirse abajo" is a Spanish expression meaning to collapse or fall down, often used to describe structures or situations that break down or fail suddenly, as in 'El puente empezó a venirse abajo después de la tormenta,' where the bridge began to collapse after the storm.
Etymology
The phrase "venirse abajo" literally means 'to come down' in Spanish. It combines the verb 'venir' (to come) with 'abajo' (down), emphasizing a movement downward or collapse. This expression vividly captures the idea of something physically or metaphorically falling apart.
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"Venirse abajo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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