Example: Mi nuevo amigo me cae bien porque es muy amable.
Definition
"Caer bien" is a Spanish expression used to indicate that someone is liked or that a person makes a good impression on another. For example, when someone says "Mi nuevo amigo me cae bien," it means they find their new friend pleasant and agreeable.
Translations
to be liked
goed in de smaak vallen
caure bé
être apprécié
sympathisch wirken
Etymology
The phrase "caer bien" literally translates as "to fall well" in English. It originates from the Spanish verb "caer" meaning "to fall," combined with "bien," meaning "well." The expression figuratively suggests that a person 'falls well' on someone, implying they are well-received or liked. Did you know? This phrase is a unique way languages express positive impressions without direct words for 'like.'
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"Caer bien" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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to be liked