Example: A ella le cae mal su nuevo compañero de clase.
Definition
"Caer mal" is a Spanish expression used to describe the feeling of disliking or having a negative impression of someone. For example, saying "A ella le cae mal su nuevo compañero de clase" means she does not like her new classmate.
Translations
to be disliked
niet in de smaak vallen
caure malament
être mal vu
unsympathisch wirken
Etymology
The phrase "caer mal" literally translates to "fall bad" in English, but its meaning evolved idiomatically to express personal dislike or discomfort towards someone. It combines the verb "caer" (to fall) with the adjective "mal" (bad), reflecting an emotional impact rather than a physical fall.
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"Caer mal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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to be disliked