Cair
Example: Cuidado para não cair enquanto caminha na rua molhada.
Definition
"Cair" means to fall down or drop from a higher to a lower position, often unintentionally. It describes the action of losing balance or support and descending, such as in the phrase: 'Be careful not to fall while walking on the wet street.'
Etymology
The word "cair" comes from Latin 'cadere,' meaning 'to fall.' This root is shared with many Romance languages, reflecting the common experience of falling. Did you know? The English word 'decay' also shares this origin, originally relating to 'falling down' or 'breaking down.'
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